Simon Cowell Joins Forces With Optomen On Food Show
Simon Cowell's production firm Syco is joining forces with All3Media-owned Optomen on a new cooking show for ITV1 called Food, Glorious Food.
Described as a search for Britain's best-loved recipe, the show will "scour the country in search of one very special dish" made by an amateur cook. The lucky winner will win £20,000 and could see their recipe on the shelves of retail giant Marks & Spencer.
Cooking is a new departure for Syco but Optomen is one of the leaders in the field through its work with rebel chef Gordon Ramsay. The link with M&S is part of a wider trend, which is seeing TV companies linking up with retailers to provide an outlet for products and services showcased in their shows.
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