Gordon Ramsay’s old foe Marcus Wareing sensationally QUITS pair’s new cookery show just months after ending 16-year feud

GORDON Ramsay’s new show has been halted — because old foe Marcus Wareing has walked out. The series was highly anticipated after the two celebrity chefs ended their 16-year feud to work on the TV project. Gordon Ramsay’s new show has been halted — because old foe Marcus Wareing has walked out Credit: Supplied The series was highly anticipated after the two celebrity chefs ended their 16-year feud to work on the TV project Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd Marcus was set to host the BBC show, which was being made by Gordon’s production company Studio Ramsay. But Marcus, 56, has informed the executives he no longer wants to take part. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! A source said: “Sadly, the format has already fallen apart. Last week, Marcus told the producers he didn’t want to do it anymore, leading to the show being halted. “It’s a shame as there was so much excitement about the reunion.” The insider added: “It all feels pretty final, but the BBC could try to rescue it in another way. “They liked the concept and the talent involved.” It is unclear what has caused Marcus to quit. Sources deny that he fell out with The F Word star Gordon, 59 — famous for his four-letter rants — during pre-production meetings in the past few weeks. The planned show about cooks improving their skills was expected to air on BBC2 next year. Most read in TV Marcus was set to host the BBC show, which was being made by Gordon’s production company Studio Ramsay Credit: PA The pair fell out spectacularly in 2008 when Marcus left as head chef at one of Gordon’s restaurants to set up his own venture Credit: Getty Filming was due to start in September. The pair fell out spectacularly in 2008 when Marcus left as head chef at one of Gordon’s restaurants to set up his own venture. Their rift was legendary in the industry, though Marcus once said it was the best thing that could have happened to them both. They are said to have resolved their differences months ago. Marcus said in June about signing up for the new programme: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside Gordon again. “It’s been many years since we last shared a kitchen. I can’t wait to get started.” Gordon also hailed the new TV venture. The star of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen said: “Marcus and I go back a long way. And I’m delighted we’re coming together to bring this special series to BBC Daytime.” The BBC declined to comment. We also approached Gordon and Marcus. Comment now