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James Martin issues apology after getting emotional on-air as chef addresses loss
James Martin has just celebrated the 200th episode of his ITV show, Saturday Morning, but his emotions were bittersweet as he honoured the late Michel Roux Senior, a fellow restaurateur, who had been a "father figure" to him.The 49-year-old felt compelled to fight back the tears earlier today as he recalled a time he had cooked at the legendary chef's French home.Michel had been the founder of various restaurants, including as Le Gavroche, the first restaurant in Britain ever to be awarded three Michelin stars, and he remains a household name for foodies even after his death in 2020, aged 78.James, who has always spoken openly about his admiration for the star entrepreneur, swiftly posted an apology to his 717,000 Twitter followers."Sorry I got a bit emotional on the @sat_jamesmartin show," the butter-loving chef declared in his post."Michel Roux Snr was like a father figure to me and that day in France was one of the greatest in my life."However, foodie fans were quick to assure him that his emotions weren't an ingredient they would want to leave out of the recipe.They poured supportive messages onto the post, telling the misty-eyed chef that he should not feel ashamed as his reaction was entirely "human".@KerryVanGelder urged: "Don’t be sorry for having a heart that’s why so many people like myself like you x"@mcam9 chimed in: "NEVER apologise for displaying emotion.
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'Big mistake!' James Martin full of regret over opening up about Barbara Broccoli romance
He said: “It was a big mistake.“I stupidly didn’t listen to people, but I won’t be doing that again.“I know now that you don’t sell your story. “My industry is based on what I do, not who I am," the chef added in unearthed book quotes, which were previously serialised by MailOnline.James first met Barbara in 2001, and the filmmaker, now 61, is 12 years James’ senior. She bid £18,000 for James to cook for her at the time. James was 29 when they met, and visited her Chelsea home to cater for her dinner party. He wrote later: “The meal was hilarious, and we just clicked.” In spite of their romance not being a quick fling, their lives were too different. The pair decided to call it quits in 2006. James also explained that he would often feel starstruck when out with Barbara. He would frequently find himself in the presence of A-listers such as Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman, which he said made him nervous. James confessed, too, that Barbara, whose net worth has been estimated at $400 million, had often showered him with expensive gifts, such as an £180,000 Aston Martin. As of late, James Martin no longer speaks publicly about his dating life. Despite this, it is known that he is dating TV producer Louise Davies. The pair met on the set of Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? but they prefer to stay out of the spotlight. When together, the two are rarely photographed. 
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Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt shares concerns over James Martin's 'very loyal following'
Matt Tebbutt, 48, has hosted BBC's Saturday Kitchen since James Martin's departure in 2016, having previously covered for the chef on the show before.The TV personality has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about his concerns over James' "very loyal following" when he took over the role and his worry they would not stay for him.James presented the cookery series Saturday Kitchen from 2006 until 2016, before leaving the BBC.He now works for ITV, hosting Saturday Morning with James Martin since 2017.Matt took over from James in 2016 and has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about how he felt filling such big shoes.He said: "James had a very loyal following, so I’ve been really pleased that so many viewers have stuck with me."Luckily, I had covered for James quite a few times, so I already knew the ropes and how things worked behind the scenes."The entire team at the show are so friendly and very supportive of me."Matt also worried prior to taking over the show how its viewers would take to him due to the pair's contrasting personalities.He continued: "James and I are quite different personalities, so I just hoped I could put my own stamp on the show, do it in my own way and add my own personality."I hope I’ve achieved that, and viewers are still happy."James has spoken previously about his departure from Saturday Kitchen, admitting he never realised the "impact" he had.Speaking on the Talkshire Podcast podcast, James confessed: "It just really didn't really hit me until I left Saturday Kitchen, which is five years ago now, I didn't realise how big a deal it was and I genuinely mean that."I remember saying to Chris Evans before I announced the fact that I was leaving and he spat his drink out, he couldn't believe it."I
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Saturday Morning chef James Martin on why he split from Bond star ex Barbara Broccoli
James Martin, 49, once dated Hollywood legend Barbara Broccoli, who is 12 years his senior.The Saturday Kitchen chef addressed why he called it quits with the James Bond producer back in 2008.James met Barbara, 61, at a charity auction and recalled how the pair “instantly clicked”.The pair went on to date for five years before they finally went their separate ways, with James admitting that there would always be “an imbalance” between them.James, who opened up about their break-up in 2008, confessed that the worlds they came from were just too different. The chef recalled often feeling starstruck in the presence of Hollywood stars like Bond Girl Halle Berry or Nicole Kidman.While James enjoyed plenty of gifts from Barabra over the years, he described how her generosity was eventually the straw that broke the camel’s back.Barbara, who has an estimated net worth of $400 million, had showered him with some incredible presents – including three genuine Picassos.But when she tried to buy James an £180,000 Aston Martin DBS with the chassis number 007, it all became too much for the British TV chef. “It wasn’t as if it was my birthday or Christmas – it was just a spur of the moment thought,” he wrote.“In the end I said, ‘If I want something, I’ll work for it. Just drop it or we’re going to fall out over this’.“It was a defining moment in our relationship.
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James Martin to expand restaurant empire as he embarks on new venture in India
James Martin, 49, revealed he is opening a new restaurant in India on the latest episode of ITV’s Saturday Morning.The chef made the admission as Atul Kochhar was preparing a Swahili Paneer curry in the kitchen.Chatting to the host, Atul asked: “When are you going to India, James?”This prompted James to announce that he is opening a restaurant in India later this year.Atul, who was born in Jamshedpur, then probed James to reveal the whereabouts of his new venture.James protested: “I’m not telling you where because you will open next door!“I’m not doing it, not saying a word, that’s all you are going to need to know.“You are a great mate of mine, but you don’t need to know.”Atul then chimed in saying that he has a restaurant in Delhi and urged James not to step on his turf.James couldn’t help but poke fun at his rival, saying jokingly: “Funny enough it’s right next door to yours!” And Atul and the rest of the crew began to laugh.The former Ready Steady Cook star currently has a selection of eateries across the UK including restaurants in Manchester and Hampshire and the James Martin Kitchen bakery chain in various airports.James has been in a long-term relationship with TV producer Louise Davies since 2011 when they met on Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.The chef previously admitted that he has no intentions of getting married.He explained back in 2019 that while others may want to go all out for their big day, he is simply “not interested”.He also said that catering a lot of weddings has put him off because he has seen how much goes into planning a big day.James told Sunday People: “No, it doesn’t interest me in the slightest, mainly because I’ve catered for so many weddings.“I admire people who do it, that’s
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Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt credits Simon Rimmer in snub for his career as a TV chef
Matt Tebbutt, has presented on BBC's Saturday Kitchen since the departure of James Martin in 2016.The TV chef has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about his career as a TV chef and credits Sunday Brunch's Simon Rimmer for his successful career in a cheeky snub.There has always been a friendly rivalry between Simon and Matt, despite their shows airing on different weekend days.Express.co.uk asked Matt what he considered to be the big break in his career.He replied: "I think that would be being offered Market Kitchen which I filmed for quite a few years with Tana Ramsey, Matthew Fort, Tom Parker-Bowles and Rachel Allen."It gave me a good grounding in TV and how it all works."It was a great experience working with Pat Llewellyn, plus, I got to interview the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Chrissie Hynde and Michael Parkinson!He then cheekily added: "I’m still so grateful that Simon Rimmer was too busy to take the gig… but I think things have worked out for him!"The pair have always joked about their cheeky rivalry, with Simon adding to this in April last year when chef Ching-He Huang was on the show.Speaking about the latter's book, she remarked: "I can’t write this book and not be all in.

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