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James Martin's dilemma over not having kids unveiled amid romance with PA girlfriend

"The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact."However, James did not regret doing things the way he did, choosing the same pathway a second time around if needed."But would I do the same thing again? Probably, because it’s made me who I am," he added to Prima Magazine back in 2020.James has been in a relationship with Louise Davies since 2011 after meeting on the set of a TV show.Not much is known about the pair's longtime relationship, with the Saturday Morning host keeping his private life under wraps and away from social media, however, this hasn't stopped insiders revealing details.The TV star previously dated a former Miss England, Sally Kettle, to a James Bond producer, Barbara Broccoli.He met Louise in 2010 when he went on to the celebrity version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.Since news of their relationship came in 2016, the television chef rarely speaks about his private life with his long-term partner.However, a source gave an insight into the pair’s relationship in 2017, telling The Sun: "James desperately wants to keep his private life out of the spotlight and under wraps following his romance with Barbara Broccoli."It’s easy to do with Louise as she likes things low-key as well, unlike Barbara who loved making a fuss over him."The insider added Louise goes "everywhere" with him, often coming along with him to his TV production sets.James previously explained that while others may be happy to go all out for the big day, he admittedly is "not interested" in getting married.He added that he has catered at a lot of wedding events and understands all that goes into the big event.Asked if he would ever walk down the aisle, James said: “No, it doesn’t interest me in
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Stanley Tucci admits 'guilt' when proposing to Emily Blunt's sister after death of wife
BBC One as he joins Matt Tebbutt on Saturday Kitchen.The Hollywood actor met his second wife Felicity Blunt at the premiere of Devil Wears Prada, as she came with her sister Emily Blunt.Stanley has admitted how "guilty" he felt when proposing to his now-wife after the death of his first wife, Kate, to cancer in 2009.Stanley had three children with Kate and previously reflected on the impact her death had on him.In an interview with CBS This Morning last year, Stanley said: "You never stop grieving. You never stop grieving."And it’s still hard after 11 years, it’s still hard, and it always will be hard."But you can’t let it - and she would never want any of us to - to wallow in that grief and let it take over our lives."She would never want that.She wasn’t like that."Stanley first met his now-wife Felicity at the premiere of Devil Wears Prada in 2006.The pair however had no contact before meeting again at Emily's wedding to John Krasinkski in 2010.After a two-year relationship, Stanley and Felicity married in 2012.Their wedding’s star-filled guest list included Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and even Steve Buscemi, who was actually Stanley’s best man.After the wedding, Stanley publicly admitted that he felt a bit guilty about getting married after the death of his first wife.He told The Times: "It was very hard to go on vacations at first, really hard to go with Felicity someplace."I felt guilty.
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James Martin's dilemma over not having kids unveiled amid romance with PA girlfriend
"The level of commitment it requires and the choices you have to make have a huge impact."However, James did not regret doing things the way he did, choosing the same pathway a second time around if needed."But would I do the same thing again? Probably, because it’s made me who I am," he added to Prima Magazine back in 2020.James has been in a relationship with Louise Davies since 2011 after meeting on the set of a TV show.Not much is known about the pair's longtime relationship, with the Saturday Morning host keeping his private life under wraps and away from social media, however, this hasn't stopped insiders revealing details.The TV star previously dated a former Miss England, Sally Kettle, to a James Bond producer, Barbara Broccoli.He met Louise in 2010 when he went on to the celebrity version of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.Since news of their relationship came in 2016, the television chef rarely speaks about his private life with his long-term partner.However, a source gave an insight into the pair’s relationship in 2017, telling The Sun: "James desperately wants to keep his private life out of the spotlight and under wraps following his romance with Barbara Broccoli."It’s easy to do with Louise as she likes things low-key as well, unlike Barbara who loved making a fuss over him."The insider added Louise goes "everywhere" with him, often coming along with him to his TV production sets.James previously explained that while others may be happy to go all out for the big day, he admittedly is "not interested" in getting married.He added that he has catered at a lot of wedding events and understands all that goes into the big event.Asked if he would ever walk down the aisle, James said: “No, it doesn’t interest me in
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Saturday Morning's James Martin blames dyslexia as spotted dick blunder goes viral
James Martin declared that his dyslexia had gone viral, after a host of amused Instagrammers - including Lisa Snowdon - posted footage of him announcing he'd seen a "delicious looking dick".The 50-year-old blamed the blunder on his struggle to read the autocue. Luckily, James saw the funny side of it when he took to Instagram later, assuring his followers that fortunately the errors don't happen often."Ha ha it read on the autocue what a delicious looking dish from Rick now I'm going to make spotted dick and custard!" he explained."It doesn't happen often, thank God, but this is the day my dyslexia went live and viral!"Lisa Snowdon had reposted the clip, in which an Instagram humour site had jokingly praised it for being "the finest eleven seconds of television ever broadcast in the UK".As his followers brought out the tears of laughter emoji and Lisa Snowdon quipped: "Wish I'd seen this before bumping into @jamesmartinchef yesterday", James took the moment in good humour.Meanwhile, Holly Willoughby - who has also been open about her own battle with dyslexia - shared his latest book, Potato, with followers while making a mistake of her own."I mean you can't beet (sic) a potato," she exclaimed, thanking James for giving her a copy of the book after he returned to This Morning with her and Phillip Schofield.Last month, James also shared footage of himself signing an overwhelmingly huge amount of copies as he prepared for the launch.Followers jokingly quizzed him on whether his follow-up would be titled "Chips", as anticipation rose for his latest recipes.Meanwhile, James also advertised the Roux Scholarship on his account earlier in the week, promising that chefs from a diverse range of backgrounds would be welcomed in a
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James Martin insists he has 'no interest' in marriage or kids despite 11-year relationship
James Martin, 50, opened up about not having “any interest” in getting married or having children in a resurfaced interview.The Saturday Morning chef admitted he couldn’t picture a wedding in his future despite dating his long-term partner for more than a decade. James generally likes to keep his personal life out of the spotlight, but back in 2019 he admitted has no plans to propose or start a family.Asked about any future vows, the chef told Sunday People at the time: "No, it doesn't interest me in the slightest, mainly because I've catered for so many weddings, really. “I admire people who do it, that's fine, but I'm quite happy,” he continued. “I don't need to spend 60 grand on a day, no, I'm more than happy thanks."READ MORE:  The James Martin’s Great British Adventure presenter explained he prefers to splash his money on some expensive hobbies and interests instead. This includes his impressive car collection, which boasts a Chevrolet Corvette, a Lotus 340R, a 1948 Maserati and two retired Formula One motors."My mates come round to my house and they look into my garage and I go, 'These are my babies, these are my things,'” he explained. “But you know, it's each to their own, isn't it?" James reflected.James met Louise back in 2011 and has maintained a private relationship with her ever since, barely mentioning her in public. The pair met on the set of Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? but ironically appear to have no interest in appearing on TV together. Before Louise, James famously dated Hollywood legend and Bond film producer, Barbara Broccoli, who is 12 years his senior.Barbara, who is behind the legendary James Bond franchise, met James at a charity auction, with the TV chef recalling how the pair
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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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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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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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'A bit of a scare' Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt shares health update after Jan surgery
Matt Tebbutt, has hosted BBC's Saturday Kitchen since the departure of James Martin in 2016.The television chef has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about how he is doing since having "emergency" keyhole surgery in January.Matt was rushed to hospital in the middle of January this year, telling his fans on January 19.He posted a picture from a hospital bed, worrying many, but reassured his fans he was getting the help he needed.Matt has since fully recovered and has spoken to Express.co.uk about how he is doing.He said: "Oh god, it was a bit of a scare, but luckily, I got away with just having keyhole surgery."I'm feeling fine now and pretty much back to normal, thanks to all the wonderful staff at The Grange hospital in Newport."At the time with the picture of himself in a hospital bed, he penned on Instagram: "Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are keeping me from a much anticipated lunch at @manteca_london with @ollysmith @sarah10016 @hardiegrantuk."But everything and everyone here at The Grange hospital in Gwent has been fantastic."Couldn’t ask for more from such a brilliant health service."So grateful. #nhs #nhsnurse #thegrangehospital #appendectomy."Friends, along with other social media users, took to the comments to wish the TV star well after the shocking news.Susanna Reid said: "Ouch."Naga Munchetty also commented: "Get well soon xx."DJ Sara Cox added: "Woah! Matt! Hope you're feeling better.
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'Not allowed' Matt Tebbutt addresses facing ban upon Saturday Kitchen return after surgery
Saturday Kitchen presenter Matt Tebbutt has told how he's been banned from cooking following surgery to have his appendix removed.The celebrity chef, 48, returned to the popular BBC cooking show today, but revealed on Instagram that he was handing the reins over to his guest chefs as he continues to recover from the operation.In view of his 65,100 followers, Matt shared an update on his recovery.He wrote: "I’m back on the studio for #chinesenewyear with @rickedwards1 @chefkennhom calling in, @ollysmith on the telly and Mandy Yin and @chinghehuang taking care of all the cooking because I’m not allowed.Matt added the hashtags: "#evilempress #morningwine #foodheaven @bbcfood #saturdaykitchen @bbc5live."In the snap, Matt could be seen grinning alongside his colleagues and the show's guests.A post shared by Matt Tebbutt (@matt.tebbutt)The show's drinks expert and Matt's colleague Olly Smith was quick to welcome his friend back to the BBC show.He commented: "Great to have you back, looking lean and slick as Shakin’ Stevens in his prime."Matt's update comes after he revealed yesterday that he was set to make a comeback to the cooking programme.Sharing a smiling selfie in front of the set's ovens and hobs, Matt revealed how he was feeling fit enough to host the popular show."Back in the game," he commented, alongside a flame emoji.His return comes over a week after he revealed that he was in hospital following an "emergency".Posting a selfie from hospital, Matt told how he was set to undergo an appendectomy.The star told how he was missing out on lunch with his Saturday Kitchen colleagues and friends after being rushed to hospital to undergo the emergency surgery.He wrote: "Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are
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