Manu Feildel is the fun, French chef who has run restaurants and hosted some of the biggest shows on television, including My Kitchen Rules, now in its 14th year. As you’ll learn in this episode, there is far more to Manu than the lighthearted and passionate man you see on the telly.Hear how Manu and Colin Fassnidge went from rivals to best mates, turning a social media feud into MKR chemistry. Manu also opens up about his relationship with his father, his 'tough love' approach to parenting, and his lifelong mission to give his mother a worry-free life. Manu also opens up about his past mental health struggles and the pressures of perfection in the culinary world. Know someone who'd enjoy this episode?  Why not share it with them by tapping the 3 dots above ⬆︎ and passing it on LINKS: Catch Manu as co-host and judge on MKR - Australia's greatest dinner party on Mondays & Tuesdays on Seven and Seven +  VIsit Bistro Red Lion by Manu in Rozelle Sydney here  Fill out our survey for the chance to win a $100 voucher here   If you loved this chat with Manu, we think you'll love Jess's conversation with Curtis Stone here  If you love what we do, why not follow the show, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify CREDITS:Host: Jessica RoweGuest: Manu Feildel Executive Producer: Nic McClureAudio Producer: Chris Marsh Digital Content Producer: Zoe Panaretos The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show acknowledges the Gadigal people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples here today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.