I think it's wrong to lie on your resume. But I don't care.

Well, if you're going to appear in a live TV show I think it matters other than that people could care less.

dont care, really

He shouldn't have lied but the guy can cook. And honestly, who cares if he didn't work on a wedding cake, he's not a pastry chef and it would have only been for bragging rights.

I think that the Food Network is as much about Entertainment as it is about cooking. And this guy is entertaining. Was it stupid to lie? Yeah, but would that make me stop watching him? No.

I think it was stupid to lie on your resume. However, it's obvious that he can cook.

nah. i mean if you watch the show he says he's not a baker. i don't think i would've cared either, b/c his challenges are a lot of fun to watch.

What a lamer. Lying on your resume would get any normal person fired, but ohhhhhh, he's on TV! He's in entertainment! I supposed we can let this one slide.

What happened to honesty and representing your as best as you possibly can? What a jerk.

I think he has an entertaining persona, but I first began to doubt him after trying his recipe for hasselback potatoes that was AWFUL.

Taking credit for someone else's work is always wrong, and an accomplishment as grandiose as being commissioned by the royals--that's just stupid and reckless. It doesn't add up that he isn't a pastry chef but singlehandedly made the wedding cake for one of the world's most iconic couples.

He may be extremely charming but I think he's a fraud.

Aren't all "reality" shows BS?
However these "stars" are presented I always think there is an element of half-truth or outright lying.

i do think that it was wrong of him to do that. it's not like his job keeps him OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT - he's hosting a darn show. i just think that he should have realized that the truth would come out. it's not like his past really influences how people respond to his show - so the end result would have been the same.

(you should be happy - i really dislike this guy anyway - and i'm tryign to think of nice things to say)

If you are going to embellish yourself dont add things like you were honored by the Queen of England

It seems that lying and cheating is very acceptable these days and I think it's a shame. Where have all the normal, honest people gone? And I do remember Jag and it's too bad cause he was a good cook and might have won. Liar, Liar pants on fire is never a good cliche to hear.

ALL chefs lie about their credentials at one time or another. You have to. This is a very cutthroat business..worse than politics. The real proof of your talents lie in your production and execution.

Show me a chef who hasn't lied on his/her resume and I promise you that s/he has never stepped foot in a professional kitchen.

The Food Network would be foolish to fire him over this. He has a hot, entertaining show and he’s a personable man who’s enjoyable to watch. What, the Food Network couldn’t fact check his resume and tell it was a touch padded? Isn't that their responsibility, prior to hiring someone? Or did they know and they just didn't care until it was made an issue outside of their company?

I looked up the cake claim some time ago and figured it was like anyone who participates in a big project; they get to say they contributed. He didn’t state that he was the primary chef.

Food Network’s shows are time-compressed pieces that show food not actually baked during that time and not necessarily made by the actual chef/cook demonstrating that recipe. TV lies. So what? It’s all entertainment. Food Network would be cutting off their nose to spite their face, to let him go over this.