I've watched both of these women many times and quite frankly, Nigella is far more refined and ladylike than Martha. Martha is a hard charging type x personality and try as she may, she is not as sophisticated as Nigella. I do not apologize for my opinions, either. I am American (and proud) but do not feel it matters where you are from; It matters how you behave and Martha has a lot of miles on her; she has a veneer that gives her her "difficult" reputation. Have you seen her daughter on Larry King? She is as nasty and as rude as any girl could be. Chip off the old block?

Sarah, Chicago, Illinois

MS lawson "get real" Martha is NOT intrested in your husband.
She has a nice friend of her ouw. You just want headlines.

Next to Julia Child - Martha is #2 You can't come close.

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Lois Young, Wellesley Hills, MA

As an American, I find Nigella appealing, watchable, and warm--compared to Martha, who comes across (to me) as cold, upper-crust, stiff, and unlikeable.

Ken, Central, CA, USA

Come on! Nobody can beat Martha. She is everything anybody can be. She is not insecure. She is like very ordinary home grown women with compassion. Martha does not need anybody’s sympathy. Everybody knows she was punished because she was women. We are liberated but don't forget we don't have a women president here. Women are free but.. Don't get me wrong I do like English and Europe but on this one I would choose Martha I have seen her since 1982. Sorry Folks, who have the wrong impression about Martha.Thanks .

Asha, Latham, NY

There is no competition between Nigella and Martha. Nigella wins hands down. Nigella who is English, refined and beautiful. If I was a man I know who I would prefer.

Jodie, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Hardly an 'acrimonious spat', is it? Dear Nigella sounds as though she has been her usual dignified and polite self.

And let's not feel too sorry for Martha - Nigella neither pretends to be perfect, or expects others to be, and has never served time for fraud!

Margot, Toronto, Canada