James Martin: Chef speaks out on decision that angered his mum 'Didn't go down too well'

express.co.uk:

 It comes after James revealed cars are his “greatest extravagance” during an interview with GQ last year.He divulged: “There are 41 in the collection.

I've been collecting cars for nigh on 30 years. “The prize of the collection? A 1965 competition-spec Ferrari 275.That's a proper thing. “And the latest one I just bought was Colin McRae's Ford Focus from 2002 – he won four rounds of the World Championship in it.

And I bought a lovely Alfa two days ago, one of only six ever made.”The TV chef also admitted the most expensive car he’s ever bought was £800,000.He added: “That was the Ferrari, 14 years ago.

It's worth a lot more than that now.”Elsewhere, James “distracted” Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean with one of his cooking segments on.