Food Network Cans "Impossible" Chef

Posted Feb 29th 2008 1:55PM by TMZ Staff

"Dinner: Impossible" chef Robert Irvine has been fired from the Food Network's kitchen!

After it was discovered that Robert lied about his credentials -- including having designed Princess Diana's wedding cake -- Food Network honchos investigated the situation and today released a statement saying they "have not renewed Robert's contract for future seasons" and "will be looking for a replacement host."

Robert apologized for his actions adding, "I was wrong to exaggerate in statements related to my experiences regarding the Royal Family."

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1. HA. 146th

Posted at 1:58PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Randy!

2.
I think Prince Chuck should personally reprimand him in the polo stable

Posted at 2:01PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Ringstae

3. that's a shame...even though he should not have "exaggerated" I thought he was pretty cool....

Posted at 2:01PM on Feb 29th 2008 by kellogg

4. first

Posted at 2:01PM on Feb 29th 2008 by xb

5.
Prince Chuck should personally reprimand him in the polo horse stable (same one the his ex received her riding lesson in)

Posted at 2:02PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Ringstae

6. Bummer. I enjoyed him but I think there's something bigger behind it. A small exaggeration is no cause for firing someone. It's not like he lied to Congress or something. Sheesh, political correctness goes ape poop again.

Posted at 2:02PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Mike

7. I like that show to bad.

Posted at 2:02PM on Feb 29th 2008 by gigi73

8. Bummer. I enjoyed him but I think there's something bigger behind it. A small exaggeration is no cause for firing someone. It's not like he lied to Congress or something. Sheesh, political correctness goes ape poop again.

Posted at 2:03PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Mike

9. My husband who is a Chef would love to have this job....if anyone out there has any scoop let me know please!!!!!

Posted at 2:06PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Amy Sarantou

10. That's too bad. We all have "embellished" a little on a resume. I enjoyed this show. I'm sure he will find something soon.

Posted at 2:07PM on Feb 29th 2008 by yvetterene

11. I was just watching his show the other day it was good but he didn't seem to know too much. Anyway that sucks for him never lie!!

Posted at 2:11PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Nic

12. can't they get rid of that wretched rachel ray while they're at it?

Robert should stay and be forgiven

Ray should be roasted on a spit with an apple in her mouth

Posted at 2:23PM on Feb 29th 2008 by kitty

13. Dear Food Network,
Please don't use Rachael Ray programs to replace this show. We can't take it anymore.
Thanks!

Posted at 2:26PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Moe

14. I really enjoyed him and wish he would have been able to stay. I don't give a rats behind what he did, I wish he would have been retained.

Posted at 2:29PM on Feb 29th 2008 by EmersonE

15. WHO CARES THAT HE EXAGERATED,
HE IS WHAT MADE THE SHOW U IDIOT NETWORK R REPLACING GOOD PEOPLE WITH THE MOST ANNOYING HOSTS.

Posted at 2:33PM on Feb 29th 2008 by oxa

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