We could only find two interviews that Gordon Ramsay performed when in Sydney last week for the Good Food and Wine Show – considerably less than a month ago in Melbourne. This is no doubt a direct result of the ridiculous scene caused by Tracy Grimshaw and A Current Affair, here’s hoping that it is just a PR decision and not a reflection of current interest in the great chef.
Both of the interviews were on radio, the first with Merrick, Rosso and Kate on Nova 96.9 and the second was with Kyle and Jackie O for 2Day FM, both very popular Sydney shows.
Both were aired on Friday July 3, the same day that the Good Food and Wine Show started and were no doubt recorded some time between his seven days on Hamilton Island and arrival in Syndey for the food show. Gordon’s wife Tana, would also be signing books at the same show, was present at both interviews and help stitch Gordon up a little when playing Box of Mysteries on the Nova show.
There wasn’t much to the Nova 96.9 interview, but it was still entertaining – it starts from about the eight minute mark at this site http://podcast.nova969.com.au/MRK_Podcast_090703.mp3 .
In the interview, Gordon gave us a great wrap about our world class produce (what else is he going to say when asked about how good we are in Australia?), especially Morton Bay bugs. They discussed Gordon’s fear of jellyfish, snakes and other creepy crawlies and this proceeded his participation in the Box of Mystery. Tana Ramsay was also in attendance and helped play on these fears as he put his hands into a box to win a prize for a listener. Gordon also relayed the often told story of his and Tana’s courtship, how Tana was engaged to Gordon’s best friend – but this time, we also get to hear Tana’s side of the story, which was how hard and how long Gordon has to work to snare her. Chef Ramsay also shared his genuine enthusiasm for the local show, Masterchef and picked Andre as his choice to go all the way!
From interview with 2Day FM starts from five minutes and fifty seconds at http://austereo.castmetrix.net/podcast/378302368699172057/1/TheKyleandJackieOShowThursdayJuly22009.mp3. In this interview Gordon talks about the tossers that come up to return food in Hell’s Kitchen, revealed that the Michelin guide may be coming to Australia and re-iterated how he is a fan of Masterchef, but not the judges! Gordon Ramsay also clarifies his position on female chefs (or maybe backtracks a little from infamous comments made some years ago). The hosts also played a clip with Dr Phil commenting on what he thought of Gordon Ramsay and the Michelin starred chef’s response was probably more polite that many would have expected!
Gordon also has his now standard digs at Jamie Oliver – calling him a one-pot wonder and to my surprise directly answered questions on the ridiculous Tracy Grimshaw affair.
Both shows took the piss out of Gordon, plenty of Tracy Grimshaw digs and lesbian jokes, with Ramsay holding back a little more than he normally would, understandably though.
Both still worth a listen – enjoy!
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