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ITV star admits he was ‘told off’ by producers off-camera on celebrity cooking show

Jordan North and Hugh Dennis, two well-known British personalities, have recently been making headlines for their appearance on the new cooking show, Cooking With The Stars. However, it seems that their time on the show was not all fun and games, as they were reportedly treated like “naughty school boys” by the show’s producers.

The show, which premiered on ITV on July 13th, features celebrities paired with professional chefs as they compete in various cooking challenges. Jordan North, a radio DJ and former contestant on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, was paired with Michelin-starred chef Rosemary Shrager. Meanwhile, comedian Hugh Dennis was paired with celebrity chef and TV presenter, Jean-Christophe Novelli.

While the show promised to be a fun and light-hearted competition, it seems that behind the scenes, things were not as easy-going. According to sources, North and Dennis were constantly being scolded and reprimanded by the show’s producers for their behavior on set. They were reportedly treated like “naughty school boys” and were given strict rules to follow, including no swearing and no messing around.

This treatment of the two celebrities has caused quite a stir among fans of the show, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration on social media. Some have even gone as far as to say that the producers were being too harsh and taking the fun out of the show.

However, despite the strict rules and scolding, North and Dennis managed to maintain their sense of humor and make the best out of the situation. In fact, their chemistry and banter on screen have been praised by viewers, with many saying that they are the highlight of the show.

In an interview with The Sun, North revealed that he and Dennis were constantly being told off for their behavior, but they took it in good humor. He also added that they were both just having fun and didn’t mean any harm.

It’s not the first time that North has been treated like a “naughty school boy” on TV. During his time on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, he was known for his hilarious reactions and screams, which earned him the nickname “Happy Jordan.” However, it seems that this time, the producers were not as amused by his antics.

Despite the strict treatment, North and Dennis managed to impress the judges with their cooking skills and have made it to the semi-finals of the show. Their determination and resilience in the face of strict rules and scolding have won them the admiration of many viewers.

In the end, it’s clear that North and Dennis were just trying to have fun and make the most out of their experience on Cooking With The Stars. While the producers may have treated them like “naughty school boys,” it’s their chemistry and humor that have made them fan favorites. And in the end, isn’t that what really matters?

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