Jamie Oliver to be a dad again

by Jennifer Jordan (Subscribe to Jennifer Jordan's posts) Sep 22nd 2008 3:02PM

Categories: Pregnancy & Birth, Siblings, Bump Watch, Life & Style, Rumors, That's Entertainment, Sex

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Many of you probably know Jamie Oliver. He is, among other things, one of the many chefs whose work is showcased on The Food Network and who enjoys the title Naked Chef. I don't know much about him, so I am not sure where he gets that title, except hat he wrote the book of the same name, but it certainly makes me want to tune in to his programming.

Well, Oliver and wife Jools (Juliette Norton) are apparently in the family way again. Jamie and his wife Jools are allegedly expecting the third child together. The couple currently has two girls, Poppy Honey and Daisy Boo, and it is also alleged that Jamie is keen for the third child to be a boy. In fact, according to the source, he's so desperate for a boy he'd be wiling to adopt to get one.

As the parent of a boy, I highly recommend it. It's great. That said, I am also about to become mom to a little girl, and I think that's the most exciting thing ever. There is a fifty/fifty chance that a child will be a girl or a boy, so it's tough to try to rationalize the sex of your unborn child one way or the other. Perhaps it is also not so wise to get your hopes up--and make them public--in case you happen to be wrong about what's lurking in that womb. I'm sure Jamie will be thrilled regardless of what his new child turns out to be.

Congratulations and good luck!

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Val 9-22-2008 @ 6:47PM

I used to love Jamie until he gassed those baby chicks. Now I can't look at his shows. Sorry Jamie, that was over the top.

Penny 9-22-2008 @ 8:08PM

He didn't! Please, tell me he didn't. It can't be as bad as it sounds. I love Jaime and watch whenever I can find him, although that can be difficult as his shows air at very late and at odd times. I have watched Jaime since his early years and I hope he can explain away something as grotesque as gassing chicks. I mean, I understand they have to die, and some places can accomplish this in brutal ways, but it's appalling to think Jaime had to show something like this on a food show. It gives new meaning to "Bon Apetit"

Janalee Klovos 9-22-2008 @ 8:10PM

I am so in agreeance with you I used to love to watch his show until he did that now when he comes on I change the channel.

Anthony 9-22-2008 @ 6:28PM

It's symptomatic of American journalism to be ignorant of events which do not take place in America , and of people who are not American. It is this Americentric view of the world which leads journalists like Jennifer Jordan to write: "I don't know much about him (you don't need the comma) so I don't know where he gets that title." Well, it's called "research", Jenny!

For your information, the title "The Naked Chef" derives from the fact that as a hotel chef, he avers that it can take hours to concoct some recipes and his purpose was to 'strip down' (his words in an episode of the original series) the recipes. A recipe which could take hours can be reduced to its essentials and produced in 20 - 40 minutes with much the same result as the "professional" version.

Why don't we attend to the words straight from the horse's mouth (BTW he's no more a literal horse than he is literally naked!) "Yeah, I still believe in the two things that resulted in my name of the (sic) Naked Chef: using the bare essentials of your larder (pantry) and stripping down restaurant methods to the reality of home." [Introduction: Jamie Oliver: The Return of the Naked Chef.]

I hope this is of value to you and you can divest yourself of all those lurid images of a bare-arsed Jamie adorned only with a kitchen apron with 'Pukka Tukka' on it. And the term 'Wicked Food' really would take on a whole new dimension if he were indeed naked.

This information comes to you 'cheap as chips' so 'happy days!'

P. Linn 9-22-2008 @ 8:00PM

Well, La-Ti-Da Sir Anthony! I do hope I spelled that correctly and have not offended thee. I, too, prize proper spelling and at least some attempt at adequate grammar, but I feel you were very offensive in your reply. Maybe you intend to come across as snobbish and condescending, but it's certainly not very nice of you. In my experience those who feel the need to put others down to make their point don't value their view enough to trust that it will hold up on it's own merit. Tone down the insultling tone and remember, old chap, that a little tact shows class.

Amazed 9-23-2008 @ 2:58PM

Anthony, and I say your name not truly knowing its meaning (no comma) either, you are an Ass.

Of course, I mean this in the highest possible light, of course.

You don't talk like that to someone's face, I'm sure. In this case, I'm sure I'm talking to the part of you that spit out the lurid comment. Hence your new name.

Susan 9-23-2008 @ 4:08PM

The only "arse" we've seen today is yours! Come down off your high horse Anthony, lest everyone believe you to be a British fop!

Frank 9-22-2008 @ 7:21PM

First of all who would want to see Jamie Oliver naked? not me for sure. his first show on food network was a bust I could not watch it. thank goodness he got older, the new show is better and a bit more entertaining, I do wish they would either get a better camera man or teach Jamie to look into the right camera for the shot. I find him to be easier to watch now but I would not eat anything that he cooks, he is not that clean of a cook if you really watch him.
My biggest question is WHY WOULD ANYONE NAME THEIR KIDS THAT. I feel sorry for the lil tikes going around with monikers like that. of course I have never been to England and perhaps those are common names. We should see them on Dr. Phil in a few yrs. oh yeah well maybe not cause he is about washed up also.

frank 9-22-2008 @ 7:47PM

Yes Jamie,
I'm right there with the lady, you messed up when you gassed the chicks!!

Former sailor 9-22-2008 @ 9:37PM

Anthony: First: your comments are quite rude - you seem to have a holier-than-thou attitude. Jennifer appears to be an inexperienced writer, but, for a beginner, she did a reasonably good job at presenting an interesting article, while interjecting a little humor (which, apparently, went right over your head).

Second: you are wrong: the comma was correct. Ask your English teacher to explain that to you. Your own post has at least twelve mistakes in grammar and punctuation (apparently, you really don't know much about the correct ways to use commas).

Third: the writer's name, unless you know her and have been told otherwise, is Jennifer, Anthony: First: your comments are quite rude - you seem to have a holier-than-thou attitude. Jennifer appears to be an inexperienced writer, but, for a beginner, she did a reasonably good job at presenting an interesting article, while interjecting a little humor (which, apparently, went right over your head).

Second: you are wrong: the comma was correct. Ask your English teacher to explain that to you. Your own post has at least twelve mistakes in grammar and punctuation (apparently, you really don't know much about the correct ways to use commas).

Third: the writer's name, unless you know her and have been told otherwise, is Jennifer, not Jenny. As my wife would say, about our daughter Jennifer, "she's not a female donkey (or bird)." Got it, Tony?not Jenny. As my wife would say, about our daughter Jennifer, "she's not a female donkey (or bird)." Got it, Tony?

My question is: why did AOL file this under "That's so Unfair?" What's unfair about having a baby? - Typical AOL - their headline writers are usually unconcerned with logic or reality!

Former sailor 9-22-2008 @ 9:41PM

cathy rohrscheib 9-23-2008 @ 2:48PM

so what if you dont know him .then why the negative. i wish his shows were on at a better time so i could enjoy them more instead of duffus an his bam.jamie went over the top with the chicks but he feels its all part of it hm not sure .depends on the person i guess .i once had to tour a slatter house but didnt have to see anything

Valentina202 9-23-2008 @ 3:34PM

More than 5 bloggers can't be wrong, stating that he gassed baby chicks!!! If this is accurate and true, I curse him to hell

mary 9-23-2008 @ 3:46PM

what if the baby ends up to be a girl? it happened on an episode of a tv show. the family has 2 boys, but the new baby turns out to be another boy. (and the mother wanted a girl!!) well, you gotta take what the lord gives you. otherwise the family might have to move to alaska.

Dottie 9-23-2008 @ 5:42PM

First, the comma was absolutely correct, so you owe the author an APOLOGY.

Second, what is wrong with Poppy and Daisy? Poppy is a very popular and common British name, and Daisy is common and popular everywhere. I have never heard them called by their full names, so the middle names might be strictly for the record.

I think Jamie is wonderful. Loved The Naked Chef, low budget camera work and all. I felt it added to the charm of the show and it's premise of simplicity. Also loved the show he did with the disadvantaged youth of London, training them to become chefs.

Never saw any chicks being gassed, but I am sure there was a reason for it. Am not as crazy about this newest show, but it is Jamie so I will watch.

Now, if Food Network would just bring back reruns of Two Fat Ladies just for the fun of it!!

Panda1208 9-23-2008 @ 6:03PM

Blogs do not equal journalism!

Yes Anthony, you were rude. One of my bosses (ha) at my college newspaper spoke to me in your tone about something I wrote and that is probably the reason I am selling cosmetics today and not writing. I was so beat down and felt like a failure. It was so discouraging and scared me from continuing to do what I loved.

If anything your comment should have been sent to AOL for allowing light, fact-lacking garbage to be passed of as news. People can blog all they like. I think AOL has a responsibility to make the public aware of the difference.