Jamie Redknapp has caused a stir as he revealed a professional chef from a fine dining restaurant prepared his family’s Christmas dinner.
The former footballer, 49, took to Instagram to share images from his festive celebrations, which included his wife Frida, 37, their baby son Raphael and Jamie’s eldest sons Charley and Beau, who he shares with ex-wife Louise Redknapp.
The Manchester Evening News reported that the football pundit’s parents Harry and Sandra Redknapp also joined in the fun, and were seen holding trays of food.
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However, he revealed that a pro chef from two Michelin starred eaterie – Restaurant Story, based in London – had been in charge of preparing the meal, captioning the snaps: “Happy Christmas and God Jul,” adding: “Love from our family. Amazing food.”
But Jamie appears to have caused a stir as he revealed a professional chef from a fine dining restaurant had been in charge of preparing the festive meal the blended family tucked in to this Christmas.
(Image: Jamie Redknapp/Instagram)
“Happy Christmas and God Jul,” he captioned the images alongside a red heart emoji. He then added: “Love from our family. Amazing food @rest_story,” crediting the chef from the Michelin starred eatery, Restaurant Story.
It prompted one follower to say: “Not your best post Jamie, bragging about having a 2 star chef cook for you and the family when there’s a cost of living crisis in the country just now and many people couldn’t afford to cook for themselves or heat their homes. Lost a huge amount of respect for you after this one.”
Another said: “So sad that you can post pictures like that having your own chef to do your Xmas dinners when so many people are struggling to feed their kids & heat their houses.”
(Image: Jamie Redknapp/Instagram)
However, another commentator posted: “Oooh send him round! Looks incredible and I love that you showed recognition for him.. (It’s ok to have a chef cook their Christmas dinner..that’s what chefs do..).”
A further fan shared: “Love the pictures. Merry Christmas, You’re very privileged and have great family not all of us can experience that sort of lifestyle.”
Jamie’s big family Christmas comes after he underwent a full knee replacement. At the end of last month, the League of Their Own star, who played for Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and England, shared a snap of himself laying in a hospital bed after his op.
“So I have finally decided to fix my knee and get a full knee replacement,” he shared in the caption. “When I was just 18 I had of all of the meniscus removed from the inside of my right knee, hence making it being bone on bone and taking away the cushion that protects it.
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“It has given me constant problems since. Whilst I was playing I had to have physio appointments at all hours. With the help of the incredible Kevin Lidlow it was a constant battle to keep the swelling down and pain under control, but after at least 12 surgeries I have decided to have it done.
“At 27, I was lucky enough to meet an amazing surgeon called Richard Steadman. He managed to give me a few more years of my career, before I had to retire from the game I love at 30.
“Having a young baby has also made this decision easier, as I need to be as mobile as possible so I can chase that little speedy rascal around.”
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