Manu Feildel on his wedding- and inviting Pete Evans

They work alongside each other on Australia's smash-hit cooking show My Kitchen Rules, and are famously the best of friends.

But Manu Feildel has affectionately revealed his longtime co-star Pete Evans wasn't at his romantic wedding to Clarissa Weerasena last week, because the intimate ceremony was limited to a tiny handful of guests.

Speaking on radio, the celebrity chef was asked if his co-host was at the small ceremony that had just 20 guests.

The celebrity chef made the shock revelation to Grant Denyer on the Em, Grant and Ed Show. Source: 2DayFM
The celebrity chef made the shock revelation to Grant Denyer on the Em, Grant and Ed Show. Source: 2DayFM

"No," Manu said when asked by Grant Denyer, co-host of 2DayFM's breakfast show with Em, Grant & Ed,

The radio-hosts quizzed Manu about his secret wedding last week. Source: 2DayFM
The radio-hosts quizzed Manu about his secret wedding last week. Source: 2DayFM

But there's no bad blood between the pair, In fact, far from it.

Earlier Pete, 44, had joked on Sunrise that he had cooked for the happy couple on their big day.

He's also recently described their bond as 'like brothers'
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"When we get together we're like brothers," Pete told New Zealand outlet Stuff.

"It's a very easy relationship to pick back up. We have great respect for each other."

News of the French chef Manu's wedding was announced today in New Idea, alongside a revealing interview and their adorable wedding snaps.

Manu and Pete have worked together on MKR since 2010. Source: Seven
Manu and Pete have worked together on MKR since 2010. Source: Seven
Manu appeared on Sunrise earlier, where he proudly flashed his wedding ring. Source: Seven
Manu appeared on Sunrise earlier, where he proudly flashed his wedding ring. Source: Seven

"Of course I cried but it was happiness, not nerves," Manu told the publication about his emotions on the day.

"I could not hold onto my feelings. I'm a big, soft bear!"

He went on to describe the ceremony as "a long time coming."

He and Clariss had been engaged for four years but put their wedding plans on hold after they welcomed their daughter Charlee, three.

Pete and Manu talked about the new season of MKR that starts tonight. Source: Seven
Pete and Manu talked about the new season of MKR that starts tonight. Source: Seven

Manu's 13-year-old son Jonti, was a groomsman and his little Charlee was a flower girl.

The 2018 season of MKR starts tonight on Channel Seven.

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