Tim Lovejoy wasted no time in calling out Simon Rimmer for his cooking decision during the latest episode of Sunday Brunch on Channel 4. The duo were joined by guests including Ralf Little, Siân Brooke, Caitlin Moran, and Adam Frost, who tasted dishes prepared by Simon. However, when Simon announced the first meal—black bean sweet potato quesadilla—Tim immediately questioned his choice.
Mexican Food Ahead of England vs. Mexico
Simon revealed the menu: "We're starting off with your black bean sweet potato quesadilla. Then it's a lamb Greek salad, kebab style, and for pudding it's banoffee pavlova." Tim responded, "Are you seriously going to make Mexican food today? Seriously, seriously, Simon? He's not thought this through, has he?" The presenters were referencing the upcoming World Cup match between England and Mexico, scheduled for Monday morning at 1 am BST at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
As Simon cooked the quesadillas, Tim remarked it was like setting the mood for the match. Simon replied, "Exactly! A celebration, it's also really delicious." Guests complimented the taste, but Caitlin Moran joked, "It's not patriotic, but it's delicious." Simon anticipated backlash, saying he'd be blamed if England lost. Tim confessed feeling disloyal eating cuisine from the opposing team, and Simon jokingly apologized: "If England do lose tonight, then I do apologise for making quesadillas on a programme on Channel 4 on Sunday morning. It is my fault."
England's World Cup Outlook
The match was nearly moved to an earlier slot due to weather concerns. Footballer Marcus Rashford addressed this, saying, "It doesn't matter, it's a game of football at the end of the day. It might be a small adjustment that we need to make, but in the end it doesn't change our outlook on the game and what we're trying to do." Sunday Brunch airs Sundays on Channel 4 from 10 am.
