Chef Nadia Lim Reflects on Enduring Fame from ‘Late Night Big Breakfast’ Viral Moment
Chef Nadia Lim says she accepts the enduring recognition stemming from a memorable 2014 appearance on late Night Big breakfast with Jeremy Wells and Mikey Havoc, an interview clip that continues to circulate widely online. “I’ll never get rid of it,” Lim stated in a recent interview with The Spinoff, acknowledging the clipS lasting impact on her public profile. “It’s just part of who I am now.”
The segment, featuring Lim attempting to make a frittata while fielding rapid-fire and ofen playful questioning from the hosts, unexpectedly launched a viral sensation. While initially daunting, lim now views the moment with fondness, recognizing it as a pivotal point in her career that broadened her reach beyond her 2011 MasterChef win and subsequent cookbook successes. She recalled losing five kilos during her time on MasterChef due to the stress and adrenaline.
Lim has since expanded her television presence with shows like Nadia’s Comfort Kitchen, created during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown with her family, and her latest project, Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, premiering September 10 on Three and ThreeNow. Despite these ventures, she remains closely associated with the Late Night Big Breakfast frittata incident.
Looking ahead, Lim expressed admiration for Clarkson’s Farm, noting relatable experiences with the challenges of farming alongside her husband, Carlos. She joked about the potential for a collaborative “whine” session with jeremy Clarkson.