Steph McGovern almost vomits on set after tasting Simon Rimmer’s ‘guilty pleasure’ dish

‘This is pushing it to the limit!’ Steph McGovern almost vomits on set after sampling Simon Rimmer’s ‘guilty pleasure’ dish of tinned beans and sausages with sardines


Steph McGovern almost vomited on set after tasting Simon Rimmer’s ‘guilty pleasure’ dish, prompting her to race out of the studio to spit out a mouthful of food.

The television presenter, 39, could be seen retching during the ‘lazy lunches’ segment of her Channel 4 show, Steph’s Packed Lunch, on Friday. 

Sunday Brunch star Simon, 58 – a highly respected professional chef – cooked Steph a recipe consisting of tinned beans and sausages with sardines and hot sauce.

Yuck! Steph McGovern, 39, almost vomited on set after tasting Simon Rimmer’s ‘guilty pleasure’ dish as she ran out of the studio to spit out a mouthful of food

He said: ‘Don’t get me wrong, do feel free to judge me. It’s proper filth, but I really like it.’

After taking the lid off the saucepan, Steph said: ‘It really stinks. I’m up for most things, but this is really pushing it to the limit.’

She then tried a forkful of the dish before quickly saying ‘Oh no, no’, putting her hand over her mouth and dashing past the cameras out of the studio.

Quick getaway: The television presenter could be seen retching during the 'lazy lunches' segment of her show Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4

Quick getaway: The television presenter could be seen retching during the ‘lazy lunches’ segment of her show Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4

Stinks: Sunday Brunch chef Simon, 58, cooked Steph a recipe consisting of tinned beans and sausages with sardines and hot sauce

Stinks: Sunday Brunch chef Simon, 58, cooked Steph a recipe consisting of tinned beans and sausages with sardines and hot sauce

As Steph disappeared into the backstage area, the rest of the show’s cast were in hysterics. 

Simon concluded: ‘Steph’s really enjoyed that. Erm. I’ll do this link then. That’s your lot for Steph’s chef’s lazy lunches. I think I have undoubtedly won.’

Disgusting: After taking the lid off the saucepan, Steph said: 'It really stinks. I’m up for most things, but this is really pushing it to the limit'

Disgusting: After taking the lid off the saucepan, Steph said: ‘It really stinks. I’m up for most things, but this is really pushing it to the limit’

Revolting: She then tried a forkful of the dish before quickly saying 'Oh no, no', putting her hand over her mouth and dashing past the cameras out of the studio

Revolting: She then tried a forkful of the dish before quickly saying ‘Oh no, no’, putting her hand over her mouth and dashing past the cameras out of the studio

Since working on BBC Breakfast, Steph as appeared on several shows including Shop Well For Less, Have I Got News For You and Watchdog.

The journalist is now hosting her own show – Steph’s Packed Lunch – which sees her chat to a range of stars including Katie Price, Maureen Lipman and Oti Mabuse.

Simon co-hosts Sunday Brunch on Channel 4 with Tim Lovejoy, 53.

Big break: Steph joined the morning news show in 2010 and stayed until she left to work with Channel 4 in 2019 (pictured in 2012)

Big break: Steph joined the morning news show in 2010 and stayed until she left to work with Channel 4 in 2019 (pictured in 2012)

That's all folks: Simon co-hosts Sunday Brunch on Channel 4 with Tim Lovejoy, 53

That’s all folks: Simon co-hosts Sunday Brunch on Channel 4 with Tim Lovejoy, 53

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