Chef in the mix for TV show
Sunderland chef Stacie Stewart has joined a stellar lineup of cooks and critics for a Pointless celebrity special.
S t a c i e, wh o h a i l s f ro m R o k e r, j o i n e d c h e f B r i a n Tu r n e r a s h e r pa r tn e r i n the hit BBC quiz show which features a who’s who of the c o o ke r y wo rl d , i n c lud i n g Rick Stein and son Jack and food critics Loyd Grossman and Jay Rayner.
Broadcast tomorrow, this episode of the popular show is in aid of charity.
S t a c i e ’s a p p e a r a n c e i s ra i s i n g f u n d s fo r A m a ze, which supports the families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Stacie, who now lives in Br i g hto n , ro s e to p ro m inence as a finalist on Masterchef in 2009.
S i n c e th e n , s h e h a s re - leased two cookery books, as well as appearing in a raft of TV cookery shows including Food Glorious Food, Sunday Brunch, Tried and Tested and as a current presenter on Channel 4’s How to Lose Weight Well.
Stac ie, wh o wa s taug ht to cook by her nana in her
Sunderland kitchen, said: “I was approached to be on the show, and when I found out it was for charity I said yes straight away.
"I’ve watched the show and played along at home so it was great to be in the studio.
"It was a really fun day and, most importantly, it raised money for a good cause.
"I’ ve known Brian for years, he makes the best Yorkshire puddings, so it was great to partner up with him.”
Due to the pandemic, filming for the next series of How To Lose Weight Well has had to be postponed and Stacie’s deli, Eat Naked, has been closed since March.
Stacie is the regular chef on the popular series in which she whips up recipes from different diets which are put to the test by people wanting to lose weight.
She said: “The hospitality industry has ground to a halt and the shop has been closed since March, so I’ve adapted with an online shop.
"But I count myself lucky, I’m one small shop with a small staff, some people have lost so much more, so I’m thankful.”
Point less Celebrities, which is hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, will be broadcast tomorrow at 5.40pm on BBC One.