Former Hell’s Kitchen presenter, Jean-Christophe Novelli has admitted that he irarely leaves the house in a bid to avoid the public’s scrutiny.

As well as starring on Hell’s Kitchen, Novelli also competed in X Factor: Battle Of The Stars in 2005..

Novelli told Take 5 magazine: “I don’t feel comfortable with it. I don’t go out anymore. I’m quite reserved, believe it or not.

“Sometimes people overdo it, not just women. I was on a plane one time with two stag parties. They went f***ing crazy on me, excuse my French.

“I love where I am, and I love this country very much. But it can be difficult sometimes, especially if you are tired. I wish I could just pick my nose and not worry about being seen.”