Food Network Cans "Impossible" Chef

Robert Irvine"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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31. This sucks! He is very good at what he does! This has been a favorite show of mine. I cannot believe they canned him. Food Network please hire him back! He is fun and I agree no more Rachael Ray!!!!

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Penny

32. I saw him looking at the young good looking male chef.

Robert Irvine is gay.

Posted at 4:07PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Heywow

33. Now I hope he's lied about being straight!
He is a hottie!!!

Posted at 3:48PM on Feb 29th 2008 by john

34. #26


Nope. Not everyone lies about their credentials. That would be pretty stupid to do, because at some point in time that lie would come to light and that person could very well lose their job, regardless of how good of job they are currently doing. .The everybody does it defense doesn't wash, because not everybody does it. It is common sense. To allow someone to stay who lied about their credentials sends a bad message to everyone else working at the company.

I like Robert a lot and thought he did a great job, but after all that has taken place, I can see why he was let go and should have been let go.

How the he** can anyone unknowingly lie? Are you serious?

Posted at 3:55PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Jane

35. The only Food Network show I ever actually watched. Too bad.

Posted at 4:09PM on Feb 29th 2008 by lifeasitshouldbe

36. He screwed over so many from St. Pete. Don't mess with the Cigar City Families. Gets u the ax.

Posted at 4:03PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Bennies

37.
Yeah... people lied all the time. I met a guy named Dan, he claimed he work with Spike Lee.

And yeah he lied.


Posted at 11:06PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Heywow

38. Doesn't he look like Ben on Lost?

Posted at 4:31PM on Feb 29th 2008 by susanc

39. Good riddance to the buck-toothed buffoon! He is so NOT hot!!

Posted at 4:52PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Skeptic

40. Hey Jane,
Wrong number.

Posted at 4:53PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Whoa

41. I love that show, I understand he lied but couldnt they just talk about it behind closed doors and keep the show going?? I hope he gets another show cuz I will still watch him!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:59PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Thunder

42. NO SOUP FOR YOU!

Posted at 5:01PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Mikey

43. I think Foodnetwork overreacted about this. Robert does what he is paid to do...gets the Dinners Impossible challenges met. No, he should not have exaggerated, but my guess is, quite a few people have plumped up their resumes as well...even some of the Foodnetwork hierarchy themselves. It's all about entertainment these days anyway.Putting another host on his show? Give me a break...who will they put on, the annoying Guy Fierie? Lately, I watch Foodnetwork less and less...I used to watch it pretty religiously at one time.

Posted at 5:10PM on Feb 29th 2008 by anonymous

44. I really enjoyed his creativity...I think that they could forgive him since his show was fun to watch...all the neat recipe ideas he gave..isn't that the premise for the show? Being creative, in a short amount of time and having it done right? I think that is crap..people do a lot worse and still get to be on their shows..like Dui's for most of the cast of Lost..and such..

Posted at 5:15PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Emily

45. FN suxs....they get rid if Robert for embellishing his resume & leave Rectal Ray on?? She is the biggest liar on FN....she thinks she can cook!!!!!!

Posted at 5:37PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Jules

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