The search for the next great culinary talent is returning. BBC Pookie MasterChef has returned but viewers of the show are left to wonder where they’ve seen one of the contestants prior to.
Pookie who is from Solihull is identified as the owner of a beauty salon However, some viewers were puzzled when they watched the show. They were not discussing about her cooking skills, but about how familiar she appeared. Pookie, who is 45 years old, stole the show in the premiere episode of the brand new series that aired on the 18th day of competition to air. and judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace for her ingenuous dishes.
Her recipe was a meal called ‘Shallow Sea-Bedlife’. It included Tiger prawns served alongside the Tom Kha Thai coconut milk soup, coral, and a lime foam, garnished with masago cherry tomatoes and salmon coriander, samphire, and roe.
However, BBC viewers seemed caught up by her food, as they believed they’d seen her on a different TV show as reported by Birmingham Live. They went on Twitter to express their opinion. They claimed they immediately recognized the skilled chef.
One user said: “Googling Pookie… where did I last see her… I’m unable to find anything, but she’s certainly been on something else with MasterChef UK #masterchef.” Another person agreed: “What has Pookie been doing before?”
Others have asked: “Where have I seen Pookie before? #MasterChef.” And another added: “I’ve just said the identical thing… I’ve had her appear on something else before, but I’m unable to remember, and it’s bugging me that I’m #Masterchef.”
Pookie hasn’t appeared to have appeared on other shows prior to this, however, it could be that viewers have been to her former salon. It seems like her cooking skills are about to be rewarded and the Judges John and Gregg amazed by her food. Gregg Wallace told her: “Pookie we think you’re awesome you’ve been given in a great apron.”
She made it into the final round on the BBC show, and will appear next week. MasterChef is at BBC One on Wednesday’s at 8pm.
