TV host serves undercooked food to guest in live segment mishap
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Live television always carries the risk of the unexpected, sometimes including moments that don’t quite go to plan.
A recent segment on the TODAY show delivered just that. A surprising on-air mishap caught both hosts and guests off guard, and the awkward exchange quickly became a talking point for viewers.
The segment, dubbed Dining At Dickie's, takes place at Wilkins' lavish $5 million Sydney home and is meant to showcase his hosting and cooking skills.
Things worsened during the interview with 76-year-old Morris, famously known for his hit The Real Thing and once managed by the legendary Molly Meldrum.
As the two chatted about Morris's upcoming Farewell Tour, Wilkins was seen preparing a plate that left much to be desired.
The lamb chops, which should have been the dish's star, appeared half-cooked, and the peas accompanying them were described as soggy, having been scooped out of a bowl of water.
The plate was completed with mashed potatoes, but the undercooked meat caught the eye, and not in a good way.
'Are you hungry?' Wilkins asked Morris, who replied, in good humour, 'I'm always hungry.
I was born hungry.' Wilkins then quipped, 'Well, in five minutes, you'll find out whether that was a mistake or not.'
It was a moment of levity that underscored the less-than-appetising meal.
This cooking faux pas comes when Morris prepares to bid his fans farewell with a final tour after an impressive 58 years in the music industry.
The Farewell Tour will kick off in August and make stops in Adelaide, Newcastle, Perth, and Melbourne before concluding at the prestigious Sydney Opera House on 7 September.
Fans can expect to hear some of Morris's biggest hits, including 'Hush', 'Sweet Sweet Love', and 'Wings of an Eagle', and his acclaimed blues trilogy, which began with the ARIA Award-winning album Sharkmouth.
Morris has expressed his desire to make this tour a kind of farewell, a way to close the chapter on his extensive touring career.
He's not ruling out the occasional one-off gig if the stars align, but for the most part, he's ready to pivot to a new phase of his life and career.
As for Wilkins, this segment will likely be remembered as a reminder that even seasoned TV personalities can have an off day in the kitchen.
It's a good thing that Morris's sense of humour and graciousness as a guest seemed to smooth over the culinary blunder.
For our readers at the Seniors Discount Club, this incident might bring back memories of your kitchen mishaps or remind you of the importance of checking the doneness of your meat, especially when on live television.
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A recent segment on the TODAY show delivered just that. A surprising on-air mishap caught both hosts and guests off guard, and the awkward exchange quickly became a talking point for viewers.
The segment, dubbed Dining At Dickie's, takes place at Wilkins' lavish $5 million Sydney home and is meant to showcase his hosting and cooking skills.
Things worsened during the interview with 76-year-old Morris, famously known for his hit The Real Thing and once managed by the legendary Molly Meldrum.
As the two chatted about Morris's upcoming Farewell Tour, Wilkins was seen preparing a plate that left much to be desired.
The lamb chops, which should have been the dish's star, appeared half-cooked, and the peas accompanying them were described as soggy, having been scooped out of a bowl of water.
Half-cooked lamb chops and soggy peas were served to Russell Morris during a TODAY Show segment. Credit: YouTube
The plate was completed with mashed potatoes, but the undercooked meat caught the eye, and not in a good way.
'Are you hungry?' Wilkins asked Morris, who replied, in good humour, 'I'm always hungry.
I was born hungry.' Wilkins then quipped, 'Well, in five minutes, you'll find out whether that was a mistake or not.'
It was a moment of levity that underscored the less-than-appetising meal.
This cooking faux pas comes when Morris prepares to bid his fans farewell with a final tour after an impressive 58 years in the music industry.
The Farewell Tour will kick off in August and make stops in Adelaide, Newcastle, Perth, and Melbourne before concluding at the prestigious Sydney Opera House on 7 September.
Fans can expect to hear some of Morris's biggest hits, including 'Hush', 'Sweet Sweet Love', and 'Wings of an Eagle', and his acclaimed blues trilogy, which began with the ARIA Award-winning album Sharkmouth.
Morris has expressed his desire to make this tour a kind of farewell, a way to close the chapter on his extensive touring career.
He's not ruling out the occasional one-off gig if the stars align, but for the most part, he's ready to pivot to a new phase of his life and career.
As for Wilkins, this segment will likely be remembered as a reminder that even seasoned TV personalities can have an off day in the kitchen.
It's a good thing that Morris's sense of humour and graciousness as a guest seemed to smooth over the culinary blunder.
For our readers at the Seniors Discount Club, this incident might bring back memories of your kitchen mishaps or remind you of the importance of checking the doneness of your meat, especially when on live television.
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