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HealthyinMN
11-20-2008, 07:35 PM
Here's a surprising update!

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g8Jxra5BMaMW-eRyohxTXrvx5ViwD94INDIG0


It may not be impossible, but it seemed improbable.

After getting dumped from Food Network's "Dinner: Impossible" series in March following revelations that he'd exaggerated details of his resume, Robert Irvine is making a comeback on the same show.

Production of six new episodes starring Irvine will begin this month, Food Network spokeswoman Carrie Welch said in a written statement. The show challenges its chef to prepare meals under extreme conditions.

"Our audience has continued to demonstrate its interest in and support for Robert," Welch said. "He has taken responsibility and made a conscious effort to clear the air, rebuild the relationship with Food Network and apologize for the earlier inaccuracies."

Irvine had hosted the show for four seasons. The network in March said it would revisit its decision not to renew his contract at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon filled in for Irvine, taping 10 hour-long episodes.

Canice
11-20-2008, 08:52 PM
Oh MAN - I love Michael Symon! :(

schuh
11-21-2008, 04:48 AM
Yeah, I much prefer Symon.

Miss Giggles
11-21-2008, 06:53 AM
I like Chef Symon but I do have to say I did like the old episodes better.

Except the vegetarian cowboy cookout was pretty funny.

GingerPow
11-21-2008, 06:57 AM
Yes, I was surprised to read this in our local paper this morning. Robert Irvine was a chef in several Atlantic City casinos and lived in this area (don't know if he still does).

I don't find him appealing at all, never did. I would watch the new version with Michael Symon more often than I ever did with Irvine.

MusicMom
11-21-2008, 10:58 AM
Yeah, I much prefer Symon.

Me too. He has a sense of humor that I never saw in Robert.

gritsgirl
11-21-2008, 12:41 PM
I don't know why, but I don't like the shows with Michael Symon, but loved the ones with Robert Irvine.

zackaboo
11-21-2008, 05:39 PM
I don't know why, but I don't like the shows with Michael Symon, but loved the ones with Robert Irvine.

I have to agree with you even though I do really like Michael Symon. For my taste (and that of my DS and DH who watch this show as well) Robert's personality just suits the show better.

tea4one
11-21-2008, 07:06 PM
I like Michael Symon too.

luckylori
11-23-2008, 06:55 PM
I think this is great news. I like both chefs, but I haven't found Symon's version of this show as engrossing as Irvine's.