Comedian and ITV Presenter, Judi Love, is setting sail on a fun and food-filled adventure with Emerald Cruises this November, in a brand-new five-part series on ITV. Airing daily at 2pm between 4 and 8 November, ‘Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise’ will see the TV personality and ex-Strictly star travel to six different destinations in the Mediterranean to explore the local culture and cook up a storm for the guests on board.

Judi Love cruises on board the luxury yacht Emerald Azzurra, setting sail from Kotor in Montenegro, and travelling along the Greek coastline to visit Corfu, Parga, Kefalonia, and Delphi- finishing in the popular coastal town of Itea. Along the way, Judi will be exploring all the local culture and scenic views that the destination ports have to offer, and sourcing fresh ingredients to make dishes inspired by the regions she visits. When asked about the show, Leanne Clarke, ITV’s Assistant Commissioner for Entertainment and Daytime said:

“It’s all hands on deck for this exciting new series with ITV favourite, Judi Love. The series is warm and fun filled with adventure and good food at its heart!”

A Fun and Food-Filled Adventure

Self-confessed foodie Judi Love was crowned champion of MasterChef in 2021, showing off her love of food with delicious Jamaican-inspired dishes. Now, supported by Emerald Cruises, Judi is setting off on a culinary adventure to explore the vibrant, fresh flavours of the Mediterranean.

Speaking on her excitement for the upcoming series, Judi said:

 “I am so excited to be setting sail on this new adventure with ITV. Growing up within a Jamaican family, food was always at the heart of any function and occasion. So, I’m truly excited to experience the culture, people and food of the beautiful Mediterranean.

“I’m looking forward to exploring all of the destinations as food has such a way of telling a story for many, especially in the Mediterranean where it’s about sharing love, traditions and identity.

“I have always loved watching loved ones cook and I truly love serving up a hearty plate of food for my family and friends. So, I’m thrilled to be able to embrace this with ITV and the audience at home… I can’t wait to get started.”

The Emerald Azzurra

Set on the incredible Emerald Azzurra luxury yacht, Judi Love will be combining her love of fun with her passion for food, and interest in local cuisine, while making the most of the incredible facilities on board.  There’s a choice of three different restaurants to enjoy, a glamorous infinity pool and a pool deck complete with a luxurious spa pool perfect for taking in the view, plus a state-of-the-art infrared sauna. At an impressive 110 metres in length, Emerald Azzurra is a spectacular super yacht, custom-built for warmer destinations like the Mediterranean. Comparatively smaller and more intimate than most cruise ships, these yachts are designed to sail into smaller ports and harbours, so you can experience a more authentic and in-depth visit to each of your destinations.

Emerald Cruises’ Managing Director Nichola Absalom shared:

 “We are thrilled to host Judi Love onboard Emerald Azzurra to discover the spectacular local cuisine and sail to some of the region’s smaller ports on our 100-passenger yacht. This industry-leading luxury yacht – complete with a suite of watersport toys, Marina Platform for swim stops and Wellness Deck – is the ideal base from which to showcase this beautiful part of the world and create some mouth-watering local dishes.”

Inspired?

Judi is sailing the Emerald Cruises Eight-Day Mediterranean Enchantment itinerary, available for a range of dates in 2024, 2025 and 2026, on board Emerald Azzurra. Similar trips also include:

Tune into ‘Judi Love’s Culinary Cruise’ daily at 2pm from4 – 8 November 2024 on ITV1, or stream on demand on ITVX.

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