‘Oh God, it's Captain Autocue’ James Martin slammed as This Morning viewers switch off
CELEBRITY chef James Martin got a frosty reception from viewers on This Morning today after he took over presenting duties from Phillip Schofield.
James Martin was slammed by This Morning viewers
The 44-year-old former Saturday Kitchen star was branded “Captain Autocue” by one person as he appeared to be uncomfortable and stumbled over his words several times as he presented the ITV breakfast show.
Shortly before an interview with Strictly Come Dancing’s Gleb Savchenko, James accidentally pronounced the Russian-born dancer’s name as “Gleeb”.
Many people took to social media to criticise the Yorkshire-born star's hosting style, with one fan saying: “James Martin's presenting is quite painful to watch, he doesn't look comfortable at all #thismorning.”
Viewers said that James seemed uncomfortable
Another person said: “Oh my word James Martin is not cut out for presenting #thismorning I've had to turn it off.”
Someone else tweeted: “#thismorning #jamesmartin sorry but this is dreadful. He is so uncomfortable & clearly struggling. He is making #holly look nervous.”
While there were many negative comments slamming James, there were also some tweets of praise for James.
James Martin got confused over the term 4x4 Mum
Oh god it's Captain Autocue presenting #ThisMorning today... Might try and sneak some Fallout 4 in around doing work...
— HoldMichaels (@HoldMichaels) July 4, 2016
James Martin should stick to the kitchen! He's shite at presenting on #ThisMorning
— Aaron (@Amos449) July 4, 2016
Jesus James Martin is presenting on #thismorning
— david hales (@westhamster2) July 4, 2016
He looks well awkward
Loving James Martin on #thismorning
— nikkilord (@nikkilord) July 4, 2016
James Martin is the worst presenter ever! It's cringe #thismorning
— Gina (@GiRadders) July 4, 2016
Give James a break, obviously Phillip is ill so James was rang last minute to cover, atleast he's trying ?????? #thismorning
— chloe (@KidrauhlUnionJ_) July 4, 2016
This was James' second stint on This Morning
Oh my word James Martin is not cut out for presenting #thismorning I've had to turn it off
“Give James a break, obviously Phillip is ill so James was rang last minute to cover, atleast he's trying #thismorning,” posted one user on Twitter.
While another person simply said: “Loving James Martin on #thismorning.”
This was James’ second presenting stint on The Morning after he hosted with Ruth Langsford back in April.
However, he appeared to win over This Morning viewers back then and received many supportive messages from fans.
This Morning is on ITV on weekdays at 10.30am.