MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has left fans in stitches after royally messing up his chance to meet King Charles. The TV judge, known for his no-nonsense critiques, made an embarrassing blunder when he misunderstood a prestigious invitation.
Wallace excitedly shared on social media that he'd been asked to attend a special event at Buckingham Palace celebrating British food excellence. However, in a classic foot-in-mouth moment, he assumed this meant he'd be meeting the monarch personally.
The Palace Reality Check
Fans quickly pointed out that the invitation was actually for a large-scale garden party, not a private audience with the King. One royal expert explained: 'These events typically host thousands of guests. Unless you're receiving an honour, you'd be lucky to even glimpse the royal family across the lawns.'
The 59-year-old presenter's hopes were further dashed when he admitted he couldn't attend anyway due to prior commitments. Wallace joked about the situation, writing: 'Turns out I'm not actually having tea with His Majesty. And I can't go regardless! Typical.'
Social Media Reacts
Followers couldn't resist poking fun at Wallace's royal daydream:
- @FoodieFan tweeted: 'Gregg thought he was getting a knighthood when it was just vol-au-vents with 2,000 strangers'
- @RoyalWatcher commented: 'This is the most Gregg Wallace thing that's ever happened'
- @MasterChefLover added: 'At least he didn't critique the Palace's plating skills'
This isn't the first time the outspoken TV personality has found himself in hot water. Last year, Wallace faced backlash for controversial comments about school meals during the cost-of-living crisis.
While this royal mix-up might be embarrassing, it's certainly given fans something to chuckle about. As one social media user put it: 'Only Gregg could turn a palace invite into a comedy moment.'
