Len Goodman

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge, 74, appeared on the pre-pageant coverage alongside chef John Torode and host Kirsty Young.

I've never had curry powder before, no. I've never had curry powder before, no. I've never had it before. I've never had it before. Awkward: Len Goodman raised eyebrows during his appearance on the BBC's live coverage of the Platinum Jubilee pageant as told how his grandmother used to refer to curry powder as 'foreign muck' Len Goodman raised eyebrows during his appearance on the BBC's live coverage of the Platinum Jubilee pageant as told how his grandmother used to refer to curry powder as 'foreign muck'.

A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has sparked fury after admitting he had never tried curry before because his nan called it “foreign muck”.

And another added: “Len Goodman demonstrating another 'British tradition ' casual racism and they all laughed! “Makes you wonder if Len Goodman has ever eaten pasta, or anything bought at a patisserie. Len Goodman on BBC1 talking about how his gran called curry powder 'foreign muck' with a laugh. “Yes, Goodman was quoting his nan, who was probably born during the 19th century. It’s based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been an accepted part of our national diet for over 200 years. my nan used to call it all foreign muck". pic.twitter.com/osDXEgIQJD June 5, 2022

The former Strictly Come Dancing head judge had viewers flocking to Twitter to complain.

@YouLazy1 wrote: "Len Goodman saying his nan didn’t like curry or curry powder calling it foreign muck you got to chuckle. And @MusIbrahim_ said: "Len Goodman really just referred to curry powder as 'foreign muck' on live telly." @ClaudiaBoleyn said: "Not Len Goodman lovingly quoting how his nan referred to curry as 'foreign muck' and that's why he's nervous of it now. Based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been part of our national diet for 200+ years, and I'm sure even his nan isn't that old." And Kirsty said: "Changed days." My wife did Coronation Chicken yesterday for our tea and I’ve never had it before."

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman sparked fury online after he called curry powder "foreign muck" during the fourth day of the Queen's Platinum ...

So yeah, I had my first sampling of coronation chicken yesterday.” For more of the latest showbiz and TV news from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . Coronation chicken was first created for the banquet of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II back in 1953, and the dish has remained a popular addition to buffet tables and sandwiches ever since. Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps? One user penned: “Petition to get the BBC and Len Goodman to apologise for his choice of words calling Coronation Chicken ‘foreign much’ in the words of his nan, apparently. A third chimed in with: “Can’t believe Len Goodman referred to curry as ‘foreign muck’ on live TV and no one even apologised for it?!”

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman found himself in hot water after viewers expressed their dismay when he described how his grandma called ...

One person said: "If you were as old as Len Goodman then your nan probably called it foreign muck as well. Another social media user called for Len to apologise, saying: "Petition to get the BBC and Len Goodman to apologise for his choice of words calling Coronation Chicken “foreign muck” in the words of his nan, apparently. So yep I had my first sampling of coronation chicken yesterday."

A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has sparked fury after admitting he had never tried curry before because his nan called it “foreign muck”.

And another added: “Len Goodman demonstrating another 'British tradition ' casual racism and they all laughed! “Makes you wonder if Len Goodman has ever eaten pasta, or anything bought at a patisserie. Len Goodman on BBC1 talking about how his gran called curry powder 'foreign muck' with a laugh. “Yes, Goodman was quoting his nan, who was probably born during the 19th century. It’s based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been an accepted part of our national diet for over 200 years. my nan used to call it all foreign muck". pic.twitter.com/osDXEgIQJD June 5, 2022

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has cause controversy after recalling that his nan said Coronation Chicken was 'foreign muck' as he made an ...

As Len spoke to Kirsty and Master Chef’s John Torode on the pre-pageant section of BBC’s broadcast today, he said that his nan used to call Coronation Chicken "foreign muck". As he was talking to Kirsty, he revealed that he had tried Coronation Chicken for the very first time just last night. Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman shocked BBC viewers today as he recalled his nan used to call Coronation Chicken "foreign muck".

Len Goodman has faced backlash after recalling that his nan called curry and curry powder "foreign muck" during live coverage of the Queen's jubilee ...

One person tweeted: "I don't think Len Goodman will score a 'Seven!' for his foreign muck remark earlier. A third person tweeted: "Len Goodman referenced curry as 'foreign muck', a great way to represent Britain mate." Another Twitter user said: "Can't believe Len Goodman referred to curry as 'foreign muck' on live TV and no one even apologised for it?!"

BBC forced to apologise for the remarks after social media platforms go ballistic with users condemning the 78-year-old.

Remember Len’s Nan was raised in a time of empire xenophobia and racism hopefully times have moved on from Len’s nan’s day." Based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been part of our national diet for 200+ years, and I'm sure even his nan isn't that old." He sounds charming."

Former Strictly Come Dancing judge made remark after saying he had tried Coronation Chicken and found it 'delicious'

A BBC spokesman confirmed that her apology “related to remarks made during the section of the show” in which Mr Goodman made his comments. I’ve never had curry powder before, no. I’ve never had it before.

A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has sparked fury after admitting he had never tried curry before because his nan called it “foreign muck”.

And another added: “Len Goodman demonstrating another 'British tradition ' casual racism and they all laughed! “Makes you wonder if Len Goodman has ever eaten pasta, or anything bought at a patisserie. Len Goodman on BBC1 talking about how his gran called curry powder 'foreign muck' with a laugh. “Yes, Goodman was quoting his nan, who was probably born during the 19th century. It’s based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been an accepted part of our national diet for over 200 years. my nan used to call it all foreign muck". pic.twitter.com/osDXEgIQJD June 5, 2022

On Sunday 5 June, the former Strictly Come Dancing judge was seen on TV with Masterchef presenter John Torode, sampling jubilee pudding, a lemon and amaretti ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. It was so tasty. It was really tasty.

The former Strictly Come Dancing judge, 78, appeared on the pre-pageant coverage alongside chef John Torode and host Kirsty Young.

I've never had curry powder before, no. I've never had it before. I've never had curry powder before, no. I've never had it before. Awkward: The BBC has apologised after Len Goodman told of how his grandmother used to refer to curry powder as 'foreign muck' on the BBC's coverage of the Platinum Jubilee pageant The BBC has apologised after Len Goodman told of how his grandmother used to refer to curry powder as 'foreign muck' on the BBC's live coverage of the Platinum Jubilee pageant.

The former Strictly judge was appearing on the pre-pageant coverage alongside chef John Torode and host Kirsty Young.

I’ve never had curry powder before, no.” I’ve never had it before. he BBC was forced to apologise after Len Goodman told how his grandmother used to refer to curry powder as “foreign muck” during the live coverage of the Platinum Jubilee pageant.

A STRICTLY Come Dancing star has sparked fury after admitting he had never tried curry before because his nan called it “foreign muck”.

And another added: “Len Goodman demonstrating another 'British tradition ' casual racism and they all laughed! “Makes you wonder if Len Goodman has ever eaten pasta, or anything bought at a patisserie. Len Goodman on BBC1 talking about how his gran called curry powder 'foreign muck' with a laugh. “Yes, Goodman was quoting his nan, who was probably born during the 19th century. It’s based on a dish created for George V in 1935 called Jubilee Chicken. Curry has been an accepted part of our national diet for over 200 years. my nan used to call it all foreign muck". pic.twitter.com/osDXEgIQJD June 5, 2022