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A MASTERCHEF finalist is closing his legendary restaurant in Edinburgh.

Dan Ashmore announced over the weekend that he is closing the iconic ASKR in Leith, Edinburgh, after being open for just seven months.

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Masterchef finalist Dan Ashmore is closing his Edinburgh restaurant[/caption]

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ASKR has been open for just seven months[/caption]

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Ashmore said ‘all good things must come to an end’[/caption]

Dan was the head chef at Gordon Ramsay’s restaurant Bread Street Kitchen and reached the finals of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2018.

The closure comes as Dan stepped down from his role as executive chef of the Dean Banks Group, which backed ASKR.

In an Instagram post he said: “All good thing must come to an end.

“After an incredible 3ish years with Dean Banks, the time has come for me to move on to my next adventure.”

The restaurant, located in Edinburgh’s port area Leith, opened in March and specialised in fire pit-style barbecue cooking.

Dan told his followers: “My proudest moment over the past few years has been to watch the young chefs in the group grow to be leaders in their respective kitchens and have the autonomy to make decisions and create wonderful dishes”.

“We’ve cooked for some incredible guests and in some wonderful places together,” he said.

“I look forward to seeing the group continue to grow and will be a keen supporter of them from afar,” he continued.

The chef also mentioned some of his biggest achievements throughout his culinary career.

“Opened 6 restaurants in 3 years and achieved 9 rosettes and 4 of those restaurants a space in the Michelin guide as well as many other awards.”

Despite remaining tight-lipped on his future plans, he insisted he was “very excited” for starting the next chapter and he was taking a few weeks off first.

“Stay tuned and I’ll keep you posted,” he said.

This comes as multiple other UK-based restaurants shut their doors for business this years.

The Cornwall Street restaurant Purnell’s shut up shop earlier this month – led by another Gordon Ramsay trained chef, Glynn Purnell.

After serving guests for 17 years, Purnell’s will no longer be open for business.

Chef Glynn Purnell described the flagship restaurant as his “proudest moment”.

Having opened the site in 2007, Chef Glynn had previously trained with Gordon Ramsay, Claude Bosi and Gary Rhodes.

The chef suggested that the closure comes as “things have moved on” and the pressures faced by the hospitality industry have contributed to the decision.

Just before this, TV star Simon Rimmer’s last remaining Greens restaurant announced its closure on September 17 – just months after the original shut its doors.

For celebrity chef Michael Caines it was a double blow as he announced he was selling not just one but two of his popular restaurants last month, in Exmouth.

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SNOOKER fans have been left stunned by Hossein Vafaei’s stunning fluke shot.

The bizarre moment occurred in the first frame of his first round clash against 62-year-old legend Jimmy White at the Northern Ireland Open.

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Vafaei tried to pot the brown into the green pocket, firing it powerfully across the baize.

And somehow the ball flew up into the air and landed on the rail.

It then rolled along the top before falling into the opposite corner pocket to the amazement of everyone.

Eurosport’s commentator was left in shock, saying: “It is one of those flukes you see about once in every five years.

“Extraordinary, look at that. A remarkable thing to happen.

“It is a legal shot in case you are wondering – it gives him four points.

“In all the years I have probably only seen that seven or eight times.”

Fans were left equally stunned, with one saying: “That is crazy.”

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Another joked: “He must practice that!”

Vafaei even looked startled by the lucky shot himself and lifted his hand apologetically towards White.

The winner of Vafaei vs White will face Martin O’Donnell in the next round.

BRAVO’S decline in ratings have left producers in ‘panic mode’ as some fan-favorite shows are ‘in danger’ of getting a cast reboot, a source exclusively told The U.S. Sun.

Executives at the network are allegedly wanting to shake up, or completely reboot, the cast of The Real Housewives of New Jersey with other shows also in discussions.

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Real Housewives of New Jersey 2023 cast photo pictured left to right: Rachel Fuda, Margaret Josephs, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Teresa Giudice, Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral[/caption]

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According to Nielsen media data, 1.1m Bravo fans watched the season 12 premiere for RHONJ however, the number sank to 830k for season 14 – nearly a 20% drop in less than two years.

“The ratings decline has been catastrophic. Most shows have been in steady decline but there is hope that things will turn around. 

“On one end, there is a sense of panic within the network but that’s the state of TV right now. It’s not just Bravo, viewership for any linear network is down,” an insider told The U.S. Sun – noting how all of cable television has been deeply impacted by streaming services and modern times. 

“As happy as everyone is with the success of Peacock, that has hurt ratings for Bravo. Peacock really started to take off in 2022 and that’s when a decrease in network viewership and an increase in streaming viewership was really noticed by [Bravo]. 

“It’s difficult to navigate because it’s all the same company, so at the top it’s a win, but they also are two totally different entities. So different people feel different ways about it sucking the traffic. It’s complicated.”

NBCUniversal is the parent company of both Bravo and Peacock.

The source continued: “[Higher ups] at the network are not happy and having constant discussions about the numbers. 

“Then it trickles down to them wanting producers to get creative with adapting to what will keep eyeballs watching, which then results in enormous shifts like we’ve seen with the RHONY reboot and recastings on basically every show. 

“New Jersey is the main point of discussion right now. The OC cast will most likely be shaken up slightly but not completely rebooted. They’re happy overall with the drama those women brought.

“They’re waiting to see how Beverly Hills and Potomac plays out but Jersey and OC are in discussions now the most.”

The insider noted that Bravo is “happy with the Salt Lake City cast” which is currently the “most stable casting-wise of all the shows.”

Regarding who would be replaced on the network, the source claimed: “No one is safe. Any cast member on any franchise could be on the chopping block at any point and they’re not afraid to make the cuts when they need to. 

“If a total overhaul will save the day, that’s what they’ll do but everyone is working overtime to save what’s still good at the network – and there are still shows pulling their weight in ratings. 

“They’ve got a plan and the people there believe in what they’re doing, a lot have been there years so the spirit isn’t lost. 

“There is still so many successful aspects within the company. It’s an uphill battle but they’re fighting.”

Ratings that do not include streaming figures have been dropping for many Bravo shows across the board. 

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RHOBH season 13 cast left to right: Annemarie Wiley, Erika Jayne, Dorit Kemsley, Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, Sutton Stracke and Crystal Minkoff[/caption]

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RHOA reunion pictured left to right: Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore, Drew Sidors, Andy Cohen, Sheree Whitfield, Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards Ross[/caption]

The RHOA average rating for season 12 – which was filmed less than three years ago – was 1.8m however, this most recent season brought in an average of 816k per week.

For RHONJ, their average in season 12 was over one million per week however, for the most recent season 14, a median of 732 people tuned in.

The average for RHOC’s season 15 on Nielsen was well over one million but for season 18, which is still currently airing, the number dropped to 600k.

However, a source close to the network noted that when the viewership from both Peacock and Bravo are combined, expectations have been exceeded with this season of RHOC being the most-watched in five years.

Shows outside of the Housewives franchise have also been impacted, such as Below Deck.

The yacht-based series averaged over one million last season however, the most recent season brought in less than 830k per week just one year later.

A rep for Bravo declined The U.S. Sun’s request for comment. 

Earlier this week, Bravo boss Andy Cohen seemingly confirmed a cast change was coming to RHONJ. 

After current star Jennifer Aydin, 47, commented on Instagram that she, along with Teresa Giudice and Dolores Catania, were “coming back” to the next season.

However, Andy, 54, furiously responded on his SiriusXM radio show that her claim was not true.  

When told by co-host, John Hill, that Jennifer confirmed she was coming back, Andy exclaimed back: “What?! No!! She confirmed that she’s returning?! No!”

“We’ve made no decisions on ‘The Real Housewives [of New Jersey]. We’ve done absolutely nothing. 

“Well, actually, we’ve done plenty. But that’s not – um no. I’ll wait until I get a… I wish her well. Wait until Bravo or I says something.”

Fans took that as a sign that things were not looking good for Jen, with one writing: “Andy definitely said ‘you did not make the cut. Oh she’s definitely fired now lol.”

For Orange County, controversial returning cast member Alexis Bellino, 47, is reportedly on the chopping block and likely not to return next season.

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PATRICK Mahomes sat down for an interview with Tom Brady and revealed details about his relationship with Andy Reid.

Mahomes has played under Kansas City Chiefs head coach Reid for eight years.

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Patrick Mahomes revealed his relationship with Andy Reid[/caption]

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Mahomes shared how Reid holds him accountable after games[/caption]

In his interview, Tom Brady spoke to Mahomes about the strong figures in his NFL life.

He specifically referenced head coaches, bringing up Reid and his former head coach in Bill Belichick.

“You’ve had people who helped you in your development just like I did,” Brady said.

“I had coach Belichick and you got Andy [Reid]. We could have been drafted to a lot of other places and not have that type of person.

“Such a cornerstone of an organization. What’s some of the lessons you’ve learned.”

Mahomes took a minute to reveal to Brady some of the valuable things Reid has shared with him.

“Having fun but focusing on the details,” Mahomes said.

“I think that’s something that coach Reid has always kept with me, and he’s let me be myself.

“Obviously I play the quarterback position a lot different than a lot of guys.

“At the same time, at the beginning of the snap he knows the process that I need to go through, and then if that doesn’t happen, go make your plays go be special.”

Mahomes also shared that Reid isn’t afraid of calling him out when he makes mistakes.

“He holds me to those standards,” Mahomes said.

“He’ll call me out in meetings. He’s the first one to do it.”

“I think good coaches do that,” Brady replied.

“As great as you are, it’s great to have someone to hold you accountable.

“Even though sometimes you don’t want to hear it, it keeps you really sharp.

“Sometimes it’s like a blessing in so many ways, and sometimes it can be tough.”

During the interview, Brady also described how many people compare Mahomes to himself.

The comparisons are becoming more reasonable as the years go on, as Mahomes is on pace to pass up a lot of Brady’s numbers.

With three Super Bowls already to his name, Mahomes could one day be considered the greatest of all time.