Essex born TV chef Jamie Oliver claims he has Sudanese roots
TV chef Jamie Oliver has claimed he may be from Essex but he has Sudanese roots.
The 34-year-old, who was born in Essex, claims he has discovered he is sixth-generation Sudanese while talking about racial prejudice in America’s Deep South.
He has now said that he would like to appear on the genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? to find out more information.
He told the UK’s Radio Times magazine: “It turns out I’m sixth generation Sudanese.
“We only found out about it when my grandfather’s brother died but, as it happens, there are quite a few Olivers who are a bit swarthy and have got curly hair, so I suppose that may explain it.
“Have a look at the picture of me on the cover of The Naked Chef, and you can see what I am talking about.
“To be honest, I don’t have many details about the Sudan side of things, but I’d really like to go on Who Do You Think You Are? to find out.”
Source: Splash News
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