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The Heat Pulled From ITV2 Lineup After Finale As Viewers Question Presenter Role

The short 10‑episode run delivered a Love Island‑style reality format set in chef Jean‑Christophe Novelli’s Barcelona kitchen.

Overview

  • The series has finished its first run on ITV2 and has been removed from the linear schedule.
  • Episodes are available to stream on ITVX following the broadcast conclusion.
  • The slot has been filled by The Princess Diaries Season Two, a separate reality series following Princess Andre.
  • Viewers and critics called the show entertaining and chaotic, with comparisons to Love Island with kitchen knives.
  • Presenter Olivia Attwood drew complaints for limited on‑screen involvement and for declining to taste dishes, with some questioning her fit for a cooking show.