Lisa Faulkner recently talked about her daughter’s interest in pursuing a career in show business. The 53-year-old actress shared that her daughter Billie, 19, has shown a keen interest in acting, but Lisa has advised her to stay away from the industry. Lisa, who adopted Billie at a young age, expressed her concerns in a recent interview, mentioning that while acting can have its perks, it also comes with its challenges.
Despite Lisa’s warnings, she acknowledged that if Billie decides to pursue acting, she will support her daughter’s decision. Lisa herself has had a successful acting career, appearing in various television shows such as Brookside, Holby City, and EastEnders. Last year, she was part of the cast of the Netflix drama Missing You and is currently starring in a stage adaptation of Single White Female.
Lisa also spoke about her husband, John Torode, supporting her in her acting endeavors. Together, they host the show John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen on ITV. Lisa expressed her gratitude for John’s unwavering support and described him as her husband and best friend, highlighting the strong bond they share.
The couple has faced challenges recently, as John was dropped from MasterChef following a complaint of using a racial slur, which he denies recollecting. Despite the controversy, John continues to appear on television, including This Morning on ITV. However, uncertainty looms over the future of their cooking show as the commissioning team is yet to make a decision, citing budget constraints. Despite this setback, John is working on a new YouTube cooking show while hoping for a positive outcome for their ITV program.
John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen airs on ITV and ITVX, showcasing their culinary talents and camaraderie.