Viewers have warmed to Gordon Ramsay as host of The Nightly Show in a dramatic turnaround after slating his debut.
The TV chef was met with a frosty reception when he took over the programme on Monday night, leading viewers to joke that it was his poor performance that led to a technical fault.
But a day later, his chef-based quips and food-themed games won him legions of fans.
Is @GordonRamsay a happy clown or an angry clown? That’s an easy one! @sallyephillips @lydonofficial #TheNightlyShow pic.twitter.com/CA8Uf70rHD
— The Nightly Show (@ITVNightlyShow) March 28, 2017
After joking that it was fellow chef Jamie Oliver who pulled the power plug on the show on Monday, he welcomed special guests John Lydon, Sally Phillips and an unsuspecting pizza deliverer.Keeping with the kitchen theme, he put Lydon through a taste test, spoke to Phillips about cooking for a family, and bought pizza for the audience.One happy viewer posted on Twitter: “Well as for the nightly show, I’m surprised to say I think Gordon Ramsey’s week is the best yet! I am actually enjoying it!!”
@GordonRamsay Loving the Nightly Show Gordon, best host so far! Keep up the good work!
— Rebecca Wilkes (@Yippeebecki) March 28, 2017
@GordonRamsay I think you're doing a great job on the nightly show made me laugh really hard tbh
— cait (@lolcaitlinnnn) March 28, 2017
@sallyephillips you was great on the nightly show tonight .. reckon you'd be a good host too ?? x
— Daran Stebbing (@aladinsain) March 28, 2017
@GordonRamsay Enjoying your stint hosting The Nightly Show. Shame its only for a week.
— Rob Rayne (@RRayne365) March 28, 2017
@GordonRamsay I didn't like the nightly show until you came along. You are doing a great job
— Gareth Rees (@Gareth_Rees14) March 28, 2017
Viewers particularly enjoyed the moment he ordered pizza to the live studio, opening the door to bewildered deliverer Oscar, who bravely stepped on to the stage during his first night on the job.
Oscar’s first day at Goood Pizza and he ended up on #TheNightlyShow! Even more, @GordonRamsay said it's delicious! #nopineapple pic.twitter.com/6N1V5TLFFi
— The Nightly Show (@ITVNightlyShow) March 28, 2017
I really hope that pizza guy on the #NightlyShow was genuinely a random delivery guy ?? Wow, what a natural
— Dhevix (@corvidcult) March 28, 2017
Reviews showed a dramatic turnaround from Monday night, when viewers described Gordon’s performance as “absolutely awful” following a week with Dermot O’Leary at the helm.
The Nightly Show returns to ITV at 10pm on Wednesday.