Celebrity Head Chef
| Celebrity Head Chef | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Starring |
Conrad Gallagher Wagner Carrilho Mary Burke Michael Hayes Geraldine O'Callaghan Kohlin Harris Adele King |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Sideline Productions |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV3 |
| Original release | 25 July 2011 – 29 July 2011 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows |
Head Chef (2011–present) Junior Head Chef |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Celebrity Head Chef is the second series of TV3’s cookery series, Head Chef. The series features Conrad Gallagher, the youngest chef ever to win a Michelin Star[1][2] and stars Wagner Fiuza-Carrilho from The X Factor; Mary Burke, the mammy from Crystal Swing; Adele King (Twink); Geraldine from The Apprentice; Michael Hayes, the presenter from How Low Can You Go?; and former model Kohlin Harris.[3][4][5]
Contestants
As there are no eliminations in the show, the series will begin and end with 6 contestants. At the conclusion of the final episode, Conrad will choose the winner.
Wagner Carrilho
Wagner Carrilho was an X Factor contestant known for his charismatic performances and his unique personality.[6][7][8][9][10] After being rejected in the audition round, Wagner was called back into the competition as Louis Walsh's Wild card. He was eliminated in the 8th week of the X Factor competition after performing in the final showdown with Irish singer Mary Byrne.[11]
Mary Burke
Mary Burke is the mother and keyboardist of the popular family singing group, Crystal Swing.[12] The group has appeared on The Late Late on RTÉ and The Ellen DeGeneres Show in America.[13][14]
Michael Hayes
Michael Hayes was the presenter from How Low Can You Go? on RTÉ Two.[15] He is also the presenter of Animal A & E on TV3.[16]
Geraldine O'Callaghan
Geraldine O’Callaghan was a semi-finalist on The Apprentice on TV3.She was eliminated in the 12th week of the Apprentice competition.[17]
Kohlin Harris
Kohlin Harris was Ireland’s first supermodel, modelling for Calvin Klein and Versace.[18][19][20]
Adele King
Adele King is an entertainer better known as Twink formerly of a group called Maxi, Dick and Twink.[21][22] She has also been described as Ireland’s panto queen.[23][24][25][26][27] She is also respected in the sugar craft world.[28]
References
- ↑ "CONRAD GALLAGHER TO FRONT TV3′S SEARCH FOR NEW HEAD CHEF". Donegal Daily. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.tv3.ie/shows.php?request=headchef
- ↑ "Wagner, Twink And The Mum From Crystal Swing On Conrad’S Celeb Chef Menu". Donegal Daily. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ Horoscopes. "Twink, Mary and Wagner line up for TV battle of the chefs – Around Town, Entertainment". Herald.ie. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ Facebook (18 November 2010). "Twink, Mary and Wagner line up for TV battle of the chefs". Searchtopics.independent.ie. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ Jody Thompson (13 October 2010). "X Factor 2010: Wagner Carrilho's past as a pet lion owner revealed". Daily Mail (UK). Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Chloe Mafia 'had sex with Wagner Carrilho after X Factor final show'". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Wagner Carrilho – a colourful X Factor carnival « Express & Star". Expressandstar.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "X Factor star Wagner Carrilho dubbed 'eccentric loner' – Top Stories – News". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ Reporter, Staff (21 November 2010). "Weirdo Wagner Carrilho may be axed after rowing with Cheryl on air | The Sun |Showbiz|TV". London: The Sun. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑
- ↑ "Welcome". Crystal Swing. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Video of the Day: Crystal Swing Finally Makes It! – The Ellen DeGeneres Show". Ellen.warnerbros.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Crystal Swing on The Late Late Show (RTE)...". Word Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "RTÉ Television – How Low Can You Go?". Rte.ie. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.tv3.ie/shows.php?request=animalae
- ↑ http://apprenticeunseen.ie/candidates/geraldine-ocallaghan/
- ↑ "'For six years I was called mr blobby' – Fashion, Independent Woman". The Irish Independent. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "They called me 'HARRY THE HIPPO'". Sunday Mirror. 27 April 1997. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-61119471.html
- ↑ "Irish '60s Bands & Groups – Maxi, Dick & Twink". Irishshowbands.net. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Maxi, Dick and Twink". Irish-showbands.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Your Money: Home truths". Irish Independent. 23 February 2010.
- ↑ Ken Foxe (29 May 2011). "Twink still hasn't handed over ¿1,600 she raised, claims Animal charity PAWS". Daily Mail (UK). Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Twink Zips Off... Into the Arms of Her Doctor Love ; Panto Queen Revels in Her Overseas Trysts [Eire Region] – daily mail – January 24, 2011 – Id. 242925182 – vLex". Daily-mail.vlex.co.uk. 24 January 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "ShowBiz Ireland – Twink V Linda: The Showdown". Showbiz.ie. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "Twink stars in Class Act-gate « Waffler | A sideways view of Ireland and the World". Waffler.wordpress.com. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
- ↑ "ICING ON TWINK'S CAKE; Zip up your rolling pins! Adele King has washed that man right out of her kitchen and now she's back with a bigger bang than ever.And you sense nothing less than cake-baking domination will do... | Goliath Business News". Goliath.ecnext.com. 26 December 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2011.