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Masterchef Ireland 2011

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  • 11-08-2011 12:40pm
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    Mr E
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    Start date/time just announced - Tuesday September 6th at 9:30pm on RTE2.

    http://www.rte.ie/tv/masterchef

    Its a great format, so hopefully they don't make a balls of it.


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    calex71
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    Anyone catch the promo featuring RTE's autumn schedule?

    The master chef piece if it is the Irish one looks really like the set of MC:AU, doubt it will be aired ever weeknight like it is in AU though :(

    Does anyone actually know what format it will take? Once a week would be a big let down. I really do hope they copy some of the OZ format and less of the UK ones I've seen.


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    Colmo52
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    It'll be on twice a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

    http://www.facebook.com/rtemc

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    Orizio
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    I really hope they stay away from the OZ format, there is only so much corniness and phoniness one person can take.


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    calex71
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    Orizio wrote: »
    I really hope they stay away from the OZ format, there is only so much corniness and phoniness one person can take.

    Agree there but I did like how it was on everyday and how the challenges were built around the week.

    As for conriness and phoneyness I think us Irish are plenty able to dish out our own unique brand of cringe when called upon :D


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    Mr E
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    It was the 'corniness' that made it so likeable.
    Likeable contestants, likeable judges.

    If you watched Masterchef USA, they go the other way - some contestants who are total arrogant assholes (yeah I know a lot of it is in the editing), and Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsey can be complete pricks when judging.

    I hope MCIRL strikes a balance between the two.


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    sunbabe08
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    excellent, the aussie one is coming back in september on gold, x-factor on saturdays and sunday night and now masterchef ireland, i'll get no studying done:p


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    Elmo
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    How many episodes? Tuesday and Thursday Nights!


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    dambarude
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    The promo for it looks quite good... I'd say it could be quite good!

    A lot of it comes down to production quality, if it's done on a shoestring budget it will look bad in comparison with series from other countries.


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    Elmo
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    dambarude wrote: »
    The promo for it looks quite good... I'd say it could be quite good!

    They all look like they are about to have a stroke.
    A lot of it comes down to production quality, if it's done on a shoestring budget it will look bad in comparison with series from other countries.

    Like that other Shinawhil production returning series starting soon on TV3, that still gets a huge audience, a good format can seriously takeaway from bad production.

    Seriously TV3 and RTÉ Shinawhil do not need to produce foreign formats, there are other better Irish producers out there.


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    Dinkie
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    Has anyone tried to series link this yet? I keep getting an unavailable error. I know I can just manually programme it, but its so much easier the other way.


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    Mr E
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    Pleasebegood...pleasebegood...pleasebegood...


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    Basq
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    Mr E wrote: »
    Pleasebegood...pleasebegood...pleasebegood...
    Amen.. I feel a distinct dislike towards the judges already, and it hasn't even started! :(


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    Lady Chatterton
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    Basq wrote: »
    Amen.. I feel a distinct dislike towards the judges already, and it hasn't even started! :(
    Nick worked for Marco Pierre White so he should know his stuff.


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    Undercover_
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    I really hope WE'RE impressed! :P


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    Lady Chatterton
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    Mandy's food looks good.


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    Undercover_
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    Format isnt the most dynamic eh.


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    Lady Chatterton
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    No to Joe!


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    Mr E
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    Good production values, to be fair. Not the usual slapped-together production from RTE.
    Compared to UK/AU/USA/NZ, its closer to the UK show.


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    Basq
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    Joe's "No" was predictable.. the whole "show one yes, one no" initially out of the gate to show people what to expect.

    I bloody love steamed dumplings too! :(


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    Birdsong
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    Not gone on getting the opinions of the family - I have only seen the UK one & they don't do this.


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    Basq
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    Birdsong wrote: »
    Not gone on getting the opinions of the family - I have only seen the UK one & they don't do this.
    They sometimes do.. remember it once or twice last year.

    A husband and kids waiting for his wive to come out with the news..


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    youcancallmeal
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    What's wrong with Dylans eye??


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    Undercover_
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    triumph over adversity- check!


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    Basq
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    youcancallmeal wrote: »
    What's wrong with Dylans eye??
    I noticed that too... touch of pinkeye? :D

    Don't think it's bloodshot anyways.


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    Lady Chatterton
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    youcancallmeal wrote: »
    What's wrong with Dylans eye??
    Just bloodshot, eye infection maybe.


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    RandolphEsq
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    Wow that is a fine looking venison dish.


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    Basq
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    RandolphEsq wrote: »
    Wow that is a fine looking venison dish.
    Agreed.. looks superb!


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    #29
    RandolphEsq
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    His sweat and tears went into that dish.


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    Lady Chatterton
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    I'm thrilled for Richard :)


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    calex71
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    Wow RTE spent the money on this and it shows, very high production values, it lacks the soul the ozzy version had though and as said feels more clinical like the UK version. Might change once we get past selection.


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