Any annoying habits you’ve learned about one another?
C: We have this campervan out the back where we shoot. Frenchie here [points to Manu] in between entree and main likes to have a little sleep. The hair and makeup team put a blanket around him, give him a pillow. He takes up the entire bed at the back. I have to sit at the table in the van, like a kid.
What about Colin?
M: He thinks I’m grumpy, I’m French, I’m not grumpy. (SHOUTING) I’M NOT GRUMPY, OK?
C: In the morning if he hasn’t had his coffee, he’s grumpy.
Is Nigella jealous she’s missing out on all this fun?
M: She’s a horrible woman.
C: She’s terrible.
M: I met her last year for the first time, I was in awe, she’s gorgeous. I loved working with her. It was Colin’s first time this year. Nigella’s doing her critique and Colin’s dribbling…
C: I’ve had a crush on Nigella all along. They say, “don’t meet your heroes you might get disappointed”, but she’s a legend. They said, “you can’t be Colin when you meet Nigella.”
M: You’ve got to be proper, she’s a lady.
C: After two days, Nigella’s like, “you’re exactly like me!” She’s great!
Who’s the better cook?
(Manu shoots hand up)
C: We’re different.
M: We complement each other and judge the same way because we have the same knowledge.
Would either of you consider doing any other reality shows?
M: We’d love to do a cooking show, travelling around in a van…
That’s just been done!
M: By who?
Adam Liaw and Poh Ling Yeow…
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M: I’m talking about Manu and Colin for goodness’ sake!
C: Their show would be factual. Our show would just be funny.
M: Beer, booze and food. Boys’ weekend style.
Lastly, what do your families think of your fame?
M: They don’t care. It’s a job.
C: Quite embarrassing, I was told by my daughters. I got emotional in an episode and my daughter said, “oh cringe! My friends are going to see this!”