James Martin paused ITV’s Saturday Morning show to reassure viewers after a “shotgun-like” noise was heard.
The 52-year-old presenter was joined by chefs Claude Bosi and Jonny Lake on the show as they discussed a classic Tarte Tatin recipe from viewers during a Q&A session.
Sitting outside their home, where the series is filmed, the trio discussed the different ways the pastry dish could be altered when they were interrupted.
James began the segment: “So far, these are good questions. We have another one. Barbara Rogers, we loved your Tarte Tatin recipe, apparently it’s won awards with the family.”
“I did a Tarte Tatin masterclass,” James said as viewer Barbara asked: “I want to know if there’s any other fruit I can use in a Tarte Tatin.”
James Martin paused ITV’s Saturday Morning show to reassure viewers after a “shotgun-like” noise was heard
The 52-year-old presenter was joined by chefs Claude Bosi and Jonny Lake on the show as they discussed a classic Tarte Tatin recipe from viewers during a Q&A session.
He replied: “But it’s not just that you can use vegetables too. You can use shallots and bits of that sort.”
James agreed, but cut the conversation short to address the issue of sound. He reassured viewers: “By the way, that’s not a shotgun, we have a scarecrow.”
“The farmer just planted some plants there, we’re going to have a lot of this during the day. It’s to prevent the pigeons from going and destroying his plants as well.”
James returned to television screens last weekend after taking a break over the summer.
However, things got a little awkward during the return episode after she had to give her guest a warning amidst the culinary chaos.
The TV chef welcomed restaurateur Asma Khan into his ITV kitchen as the pair cooked together.
However, as they began cooking, the two chefs seemed to clash a bit as Asma became concerned about the food crackling in a nearby pan.
Trying to reassure her, James intervened: “Don’t worry, I’m on it,” as Asma quickly responded, “I’m not stressing you out. I’m just watching to see what will happen.”
Sitting outside their home, where the series is filmed, the trio discussed the different ways the pastry dish could be altered when they were interrupted.
Things got a little awkward during last week’s comeback episode after he had to give his guest Asma Khan a warning amid the culinary chaos (pictured April).
Diverting the conversation, James asked, “Do you want me to peel it for you?” to which she replied, “No, you don’t need to peel it.”
“I wouldn’t peel it,” James nodded as Asma jokingly added, “No, it’s not worth the trouble and there’s also a limit to how much I can torture you on your own show.”
The return of his Saturday morning cooking show comes after it was revealed that James took his relationship with new girlfriend Kim Johnson to the next level by enjoying a romantic holiday in France.
The former Saturday Kitchen presenter was pictured at Le Jardin de Rose bed and breakfast with personal trainer Kim this week, seven months after splitting from ex-partner Louise Davies.
James began dating Kim after splitting from his long-term girlfriend Louise, whom he was with for 12 years but never married, after admitting that marriage doesn’t “interest” him in the slightest.
Kim, the ex-wife of billionaire tech entrepreneur Arun Nayar, 59, rocked a floral dress as she cuddled up to James during their rustic staycation.
Bed and Breakfast owners Min and Barry were so impressed with James’ stay at their establishment that they posted their thanks on Facebook.
This comes after it was revealed that James took his relationship with new girlfriend Kim Johnson to the next level by enjoying a romantic holiday in France (pictured from March).
The Saturday Kitchen presenter was pictured in a bed and breakfast seven months after splitting from ex-partner Louise Davies (pictured with Louise in November 2023)
James went public with his relationship with Kim in March when the pair were photographed shopping together in Mayfair, London.
A spokesperson for James confirmed to MailOnline that he and TV producer Louise split in December last year.
They met on the set of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2011, but decided not to marry during their 12-year relationship.
