12 h. ago Top Scottish chef on 'imposter syndrome’, role as TV judge and aiming for two Michelin Stars

An award-winning Scottish chef has spoken about imposter syndrome when taking up a new role on TV.

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3 d. ago MasterChef's John Torode's net worth and wife Lisa Faulkner's verdict on his character

Inside the life of chef John Torode who was best known for his role as a judge and co-host on BBC's MasterChef, alongside Gregg Wallace before both were axed following allegations.

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6 d. ago BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares move away from show saying 'it may be bigger'

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas appeared on This Morning and teased a new role away from the BBC show

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2 w. ago Maxine Peake: ‘I have a healthy balance of inferiority complex and slightly prickly ego’

The actor on working with Mike Leigh, death by disco ball and drinking on the jobHas your northern accent helped or hindered your career? Eluned51They do call a group of actors a “moan” of actors. We like to have a good moan. When people hear a regional accent, they immediately make assumptions about your class, financial status and education. People generally think if you’ve got a strong regional accent, you can’t do much else. Obviously there are amazing actors like Jodie Comer who smash that to pieces because people don’t realise she’s from Liverpool. But because I came out the traps with the northern accent it’s probably helped.Do you ever suffer from impostor syndrome and think: “Why are people so fascinated by me?” RealEdPhillipsI don’t ever think people are – I think they are generally quite bored by me! Of course I have impostor syndrome. When you don’t get a job, you can’t help but think: “Why didn’t I get that job? Why don’t they think I’m good enough?” So there’s a health...

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 'line judges' spotted in new role after being replaced by technology

Wimbledon line judges have been spotted in everyday situations after being replaced by technology - including self-service checkouts and the London Underground

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3 w. ago ‘I’ve been incredibly lucky. I have heavy imposter syndrome’: Djo on viral fame, bad reviews, and life after Stranger Things

Actor and musician Joe Keery made his name on the Netflix hit as lovable jock Steve Harrington, but he never stopped making music. He discusses anxiety, his earnest new record and why he and his castmates are ‘bonded for life’“It was a crazy situation – this song that I wrote was being linked to the head of the Catholic church!” Joe Keery sounds incredulous as he recalls his latest viral moment. The track in question was End of Beginning, the wistful indie anthem from his 2022 album Decide. It first became an online hit last year, taking on a new life soundtracking TikTok users’ videos of their home towns. As it happens, the home town – or university town, in Keery’s case – that he sings about in the song is Chicago. Fast forward to this May, when Illinois native Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope. The song began to do the rounds all over, with fans overlaying the lyrics (“And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it!”) over videos of the new pontiff.It was just the lates...

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3 w. ago ‘I’ve been incredibly lucky. I have heavy impostor syndrome’: Djo on viral fame, bad reviews, and life after Stranger Things

Actor and musician Joe Keery made his name on the Netflix hit as lovable jock Steve Harrington, but he never stopped making music. He discusses anxiety, his earnest new record and why he and his castmates are ‘bonded for life’“It was a crazy situation – this song that I wrote was being linked to the head of the Catholic church!” Joe Keery sounds incredulous as he recalls his latest viral moment. The track in question was End of Beginning, the wistful indie anthem from his 2022 album Decide. It first became an online hit last year, taking on a new life soundtracking TikTok users’ videos of their home towns. As it happens, the home town – or university town, in Keery’s case – that he sings about in the song is Chicago. Fast forward to this May, when Illinois native Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the new pope. The song began to do the rounds all over, with fans overlaying the lyrics (“And when I’m back in Chicago, I feel it!”) over videos of the new pontiff.It was just the lates...

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3 w. ago Lady Chief Justice Sue Carr: ‘We’ve got to not talk ourselves into a spiral of collapse’

The president of the English and Welsh courts on tackling record backlogs, defending frightened judges — and being the first woman in the role

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3 w. ago Liam Payne features as guest judge in new music competition trailer

The late singer appeared in the Netflix series trailer for Building the Band, where he took on the role of guest judge.

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3 w. ago Scran Awards 2025: All the winners including Scottish chef and restaurant of the year

Last night (Monday 23 June) The Scotsman Scran Awards took place at Oran Mor in Glasgow.

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