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BY Sarah Patterson July 1, 2026
Podcasting November 18, 2024
Manu Feildel opens up about his darkest days on Jess Rowe’s Big Talk Show
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He’s best known as the fun and fiery French chef from My Kitchen Rules, but Manu Feildel reveals there’s a lot more to him than his TV persona in the latest episode of LiSTNR’s The Jess Rowe’s Big Talk Show.
Manu opens up about his darkest days, revealing the emotional toll of shutting down his dream venture and the mental health spiral that followed:
“Closing my restaurant was a dagger in the heart.”

Manu talks about his marriage, gratitude and parenting with tough lough, and shares how his rivalry with Colin Fassnidge transformed into one of TV’s most dynamic partnerships.
Episode available here.
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BY Sarah Patterson July 1, 2026
What a great picture up there of Jess and Manu….their both fantastic blokes…couldn’t help but like each other in the end..:-)..which is really the beginning. Was an excellent 2024 MKR..
Love the My Kitchen Rules. I think Manu and Colin team up admirably. They make the show.