Olivia Attwood's new ITV show, The Heat, has been labelled a disaster after reports of lukewarm dishes, non-alcoholic Prosecco, and a small fire during filming. The reality cooking show, hosted by the former Love Island star, sees 10 chefs compete under Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli in Barcelona.
Guests at the pop-up restaurant reportedly waited nearly two hours for main courses while hearing shouting from the kitchen. A source told The Sun: 'The diners waited for nearly two hours for their main courses while shouting and screaming could be heard from the kitchen. They didn't even have any alcohol to keep them going – just some warm non-alcoholic Prosecco.'
Starters were served lukewarm, and a Spanish omelette lacked potatoes. The situation worsened when a small fire forced an evacuation, as shown in the trailer. In the first episode, chefs faced a baptism of fire during their first service.
In a preview of the second episode, Attwood is seen on a yacht, saying: 'Yesterday The Heat opened its doors, the fire was on in the kitchen... Today, a new head chef has to step up and take control.' She also joked about her appearance, asking: 'Is my a**e out? I want it to be, I'll get more likes.'
Attwood admitted she is not a keen cook, saying: 'I'm a bit Victoria Beckham-coded. I could eat the same thing every day... I want to eat the food, I don't want to make it.'
