Just like her vegetables, Nigella Lawson found herself in hot water after she made an appearance on an Australian TV show.
The celebrity chef, 58, was being interviewed on The Project when she was asked about the use of sexual innuendos in her programmes.
Nigella pleaded ignorance, asking her interrogator, Hamish Macdonald, to explain what he meant.
But fans were left “appalled” as they insisted that she DOES fill her shows with saucy gags.
The interview was drawing to a close when Hamish said: “I’ve been intrigued to read you’ve been rejecting all of the analysis of your cooking shows, all this kind of innuendo.
“You’re saying: ‘I don’t do it on purpose, it’s not part of the plan.’ But I’ve got some quotes.”
He then read out some examples, which included: “My empty vessels are ready to be loaded” and “I adore the way it comes bulging over the rims”.
But an agitated-looking Nigella seemed to deny any knowledge of such behaviour.
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She retorted: “I have this way of people projecting things on me. I don’t get it. I often don’t get it. I need you to explain to me.”
But some fans were left fuming by Nigella’s innocent stance.
One tweeted: “Read about interview in the paper and I am appalled. You DO make innuendos and even glance flirtatiously with the camera when you do it!
“How dare you make that guy feel like he was ‘disrespectful’. How you choose to gain your viewers is up to you, but don’t lie!”
Another wrote: “Nigella Lawson has said time and time again on the record that she doesn’t understand why she’s accused of making sexual innuendos. Ummmmmm.”
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And a third added: “She could have somehow answered the innuendo question without ignoring what seems to be evidence. Even to a woman. And no, I am not twisted.”
But not everyone barracked the chef. One chipped in: “Tasteless end to what should have been a great interview. On behalf of Australians, sorry Nigella, you deserved more respect.”
And another agreed: “Disrespectful way to end an otherwise good interview. I hope Hamish has apologised to Nigella.”