There's been and MKR judges fight since before the show went to air.

The heat is on.

There’s been a long-standing feud going on between two of the famous culinary judges on My Kitchen Rules.

It turns out Manu Feildel doesn’t get along with Irish chef, Colin Fassnidge. The pair disliked each other even before they appeared on the popular cooking contest together.

Their dislike for each other has been lingering for a while, with Manu admitting that it only ended when the Irish restauranteur was hired by Channel 7 to join him on the judging panel of the show.

“Colin and I didn’t start off well a few years ago, before we worked together. There was some controversy,” Manu told News.com.au.

They're best mates now. Image via My Kitchen Rules Facebook.

Colin is well known for his battles with other chefs, and his feisty personality. So it not surprising that the Irish chef was the one who caused the feud to begin with.

How?

He had a go at Manu in an interview with The Daily Telegraph, where he took a swipe at the MKR co-host regarding his appearance on Dancing With The Stars. He also dug the claws in deep when he spoke about Manu's future (or lack there of) in the restaurant industry.

With their other co-star and good pal Pete Evans. Image via My Kitchen Rules Facebook.

Colin said he would only appear on the show on his own terms because he didn't want to be made to, "wear a clown suit and dance around a studio." It seemed like an attack on Manu.

Colin denied it was a swipe at him telling the publication, "F%*k, I'd be kicked off in the first week." But he then continued to say that Manu had changed careers, that he wouldn't go back in to the kitchen and that was fine because he'd make a lot of money from what he's doing on TV.

Ouch. But that is now water under the bridge.

Since working as a team on MKR the duo have become friends, and have put their snarky past behind them. Manu has been the bigger man and accepted Colin as a good co-host for the show.

“When I got told he was going to join the team (last year) I was a bit like ‘whoa’ ... then I just said to myself ‘maybe it’s a sign, what the heck, we’re going to work together, let’s make the best of it’," he told News.com.au.

Ultimately the men made friends over some beers, and have had some solid drinking nights since - so now they're good mates.

Would you forgive so easily if it were you?

Rose and Josh host a Spanish themed night in the latest episode of MKR.Rose and Josh host a Spanish themed night in the latest episode of MKR.

Tensions start to build in the kitchen with Rose the perfectionist.Tensions start to build in the kitchen with Rose the perfectionist.

The flamenco dance off!The flamenco dance off!

And for dessert.Apple & Cinnamon Empanadas with Chocolate SauceAnd for dessert.Apple & Cinnamon Empanadas with Chocolate Sauce

For the mains Rose and Josh served up a traditional PaellaAnd it's soggy.For the mains Rose and Josh served up a traditional PaellaAnd it's soggy.

First up, Mat and Rob present the entree to the other contestants .First up, Mat and Rob present the entree to the other contestants .

Oysters three ways didn't go down too well with the judges. Who would have throughout washing oysters would ruin them?Oysters three ways didn't go down too well with the judges. Who would have throughout washing oysters would ruin them?

Manu and Pete looking not so impressed.Manu and Pete not so impressed.

Quail and Kale proves not that great for the judges.Quail and Kale proves not that great for the judges.

And some pretty ordinary dessert.

Steamed perfectionalmost!

These prawns weren't so flavoursome for Manu.These prawns weren't so flavoursome for Manu.

It was a desperate race to finish this cheesecake, but Carol and Adam got it done! Pete (who hates cheesecakes) actually like this one.It was a desperate race to finish this cheesecake, but Carol and Adam got it done! Pete (who hates cheesecakes) actually like this one.

Husband and wife, Carol and Adam getting stressed in the kitchen.Husband and wife, Carol and Adam getting stressed in the kitchen.

Dumplings in broth. Did it really need that massive bowl?Dumplings in broth.

That's a slippery sucker there!That's a slippery sucker there!

This dish too confusing to eat for the judges.This dish too confusing to eat for the judges.

Eva and Debra are the self-proclaimed Spice Girls this seasonEva and Debra are the self-proclaimed Spice Girls this season

Sheri and Emilie are all smiles at first.Sheri and Emilie are all smiles at first.

Fishy tortillas.Fishy tortillas.

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