He added: "I practised a lot. I went there the day before and I did live rehearsals and the producers were firing questions at me left, right and centre as well so I was almost used to it. And a year later he was awarded the temporary catering contract for the X Factor house while also being chosen to feature in two adverts for Quorn. Everyone needs to cook this to see for themselves how nice it tastes and how easy it is to throw together. Don't give up and I'd say don't get frustrated. I think for too many young people, the way society is maybe doesn't fit them. I was practising the night before, I was making the dish at home and pretending I was talking so I wasn't going unprepared, but I've also done it in my head for the last seven, eight years. It didn't stop me being very, very nervous."

Marry Me Chicken - Chef Jon Watts

He admits he had "no social life" as he'd often work elsewhere on his days off, such as spending time at Michelin star restaurants to give him an extra edge on his peers. Cut the braising steak into bite sized chunks and place it into a mixing bowl. Add the plain flour and stir to coat.

Finally fold through the white chocolate chips before pouring the mixture into the lined baking tin. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, but save some of the pasta water to add to the sauce if it needs loosening up. This is something that I always knew would happen," he added, "but I thought it would be like I'll release a book and I'll be able to get myself on there.

Jon Watts Honey Mustard Chicken - Chef Jon Watts

If you end up in prison you're told that you're never going to get a job and you're going to be in a vicious circle." Sift in the flour and then add the cornflour, fold it together until you have a fudgy brownie like texture.Use a sieve to add the flour and cocoa. Fold the mix all together, then fold through two thirds of the mini eggs. When 18-year-old Jon Watts woke up in his prison cell after being sentenced to six-and-a-half years, he knew something needed to change. Long story short, 18 years old, ended up in prison with a six-and-a-half year sentence. At that point I'd very much thought that was my life over, that I was never going to achieve anything because that's what's built into you when you're going through school and stuff like that.