Chef's blunt reply stuns TV stars over burnt prawns

TV chef James Martin, known for his extensive television career, recently hosted actors Will Mellor and Ralf Little on his ITV show. The duo recounted an amusing incident where Mellor's candid remark about Martin's cooking of prawns, which he deemed burnt, drew a swift and memorable response from the chef.

Mellor, who appeared on the show with his Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps co-star Little, humorously confessed his dislike for prawns with heads on. During a segment where Martin was grilling prawns and squid, Mellor was overheard off-camera calling the dish a "balls-up." Martin’s quick-witted reply to Mellor’s comment on the prawns, despite the chefs reputation, left the actor taken aback. The actors later clarified their high regard for Martin, describing him as "a great guy" and "a top guy."