Fred Sirieix, the charming maître d’ from First Dates, has hit a rough patch recently — his popular travel and food series, The World Cook, has been cancelled.
This news comes as a surprise to many fans, especially since the show had built a loyal following and earned solid ratings.
The World Cook Took Viewers on a Global Culinary Journey
The show first premiered back in 2022, featuring 16 talented chefs from all over the world competing in a culinary showdown.
The twist? Each contestant had to whip up dishes inspired by the local flavors of the countries they visited.
Over two seasons, Fred and co-host Emma Willis traveled to exciting places like Mexico, Thailand, and Croatia, bringing viewers along on this delicious adventure.
Despite Success, The World Cook Won’t Return for a Third Season
Unfortunately, The World Cook won’t be making a comeback for a third season.
According to an insider speaking to The Sun, fans who enjoyed watching Emma and Fred in action will be disappointed.
The insider explained that although the show was a significant step for both hosts—marking their first experience presenting on a global streaming platform—it felt like the series had naturally reached its conclusion.
The first two seasons remain available on Amazon Prime Video for those who want to catch up.
Fred’s Next Chapter: Exploring His Family Roots on Who Do You Think You Are
While the cancellation of The World Cook is a blow, Fred is already gearing up for a new adventure.
He’s set to appear on the upcoming season of the BBC genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? where he’ll dive deep into his family history.
Fans might be in for some surprises because, despite his French persona, Fred’s ancestry might be more mixed than expected.
A Glimpse Into Fred’s Surprising Ancestry
An insider hinted to The Sun that Fred probably isn’t the headline star on the genealogy show, but his family story promises to be one of the more fascinating ones.
Apparently, recent discoveries about his roots might take the show in unexpected directions, though producers are keeping details under wraps for now.
Fred Previously Revealed His Mixed Heritage on Radio
Last year, Fred shared some interesting tidbits about his background during a chat with BBC Radio Wales.
He revealed that a DNA test showed he is about six percent Welsh, with a little bit of Irish and English thrown in too.
He explained how this isn’t so surprising considering his hometown of Limoges was once a Celtic settlement around 3,000 years ago.
The Celts moved from places like Wales and Ireland to regions of France including Brittany and Limoges, which explains why Fred’s DNA shows he’s “only” 78 percent French.