James Martin steps away after row gets heated live on ITV show in awkward on-air moment
James Martin was forced to step aside in the kitchen after tensions almost reached boiling point on his Saturday morning ITV show.
James Martin steps away after chefs argue about cutting chicken
James Martin returned to screens with his beloved Saturday Morning ITV cooking show, to serve up a number of delicious dishes, however, things almost took a sour turn.
The TV chef was joined by celebrity guests Jordan North and William Hanson who discussed their podcast and new book.
Chef Richard Bertinet shared a taste of French cuisine and Chef Ashley Palmer-Watts who cooked a Grilled Lobster Mayonnaise.
James then welcomed Dipna Anand and her dad Gulu Anand who own a restaurant together and are experts in Punjabi cuisine.
As they took to the kitchen to make Haandi Chicken Masala and Rice, things quickly became awkward as the father-and-daughter duo began bickering.
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During the episode, James handed Dipna a bowl of raw chicken so she could get started with the dish.
As the 51-year-old stated: “There’s your chicken,” the chef remarked: “That the chicken dad’s been sulking about.”
Although James let out a chuckle and looked over to Gulu, she remained stern as she placed the chicken in a pot.
Dipna explained: “I got the butcher to cut the chicken instead of dad.”
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James then interjected to say Gulu cutting a chicken “in less than a minute into 27 pieces” was one of the most “magical things” he’s seen on the show.
As she agreed: “That was epic,” Dipna’s father pointed out it was “from the joints.”
Defending her choice, the chef stated: “All I said was you’re not the only person who knows how to cut a chicken. I told the butcher how to cut it and I think he’s done an ok job.”
While the pair were going back and forth, James looked at the camera in disbelief before stepping back to join chefs Richard Bertinet and Ashley Palmer-Watts who were seated to the side.
James jokingly asked: “You alright gents, you alright lads,” as he laughed and took a swig of his drink.
Noticing the awkward laughter, Dipna reverted the conversation back to the recipe as she continued: “Anyway, you can use chicken on the bone. That’s traditional.”
James Martin's Saturday Morning airs next Saturday at 9.30am on ITV and ITVX.
