Saturday Kitchen viewers confused at lack of Simon Cowell after epic Angela Hartnett gaffe
SATURDAY KITCHEN fans thought they might be seeing Simon Cowell on the show today after host Angela Hartnett seemingly mispronounced the actual guest's name.
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Angela Hartnett introduces Simon CALLOW as Cowell
As BBC Breakfast host Ben Thompson checked in with the chef ahead of the live instalment, she appeared to get a little confused as to who was appearing alongside her.
"Good morning Ben, we've got a fantastic show lined up for you, we have the wonderful Simon Cowell with us," she was reportedly heard saying in reply.
In fact, The X Factor judge, 57, was nowhere to be seen and it was actor Simon Callow, 67, who was actually in the studio with Francesco Mazzei and Jordan Bourke.
Many at home took to Twitter to comment on the blunder, with one user writing: "Made a beeline to watch #SaturdayKitchen - thought the special guest was Simon Cowell!"
Saturday Kitchen: Angela Hartnett seemingly got confused between Simon Cowell and Simon Callow today
Saturday Kitchen: Simon Callow's name appeared to be mispronounced by the host
Angela Hartnett just introduced Simon Callow as Simon Cowell!
Two others continued: "@SaturdayKitchen Sorry… Did Angela just call Simon Callow Simon Cowell? #SaturdayKitchen," and: "It just sounded like the presenter of #SaturdayKitchen referred to Simon Callow as Simon Cowell."
Another viewer added bluntly: "Angela Hartnett just introduced Simon Callow as Simon Cowell #SaturdayKitchen."
However, despite the mix-up, many took to the micro-blogging site to say they were happy to see Angela back fronting the festive edition of the culinary offering.
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"#SaturdayKitchen hooray @AngelaHartnett is back! And with @SimonCallow! Great guest. Looking forward to a great show," one wrote.
Someone else tweeted: "#Saturdaykitchen is my weekly indulgence. Especially when they have a decent presenter, like today. I [heart] Angela Hartnett."
"Yes @SaturdayKitchen, Angela Hartnett is an absolute natural for the show - loving her already this morning! #SaturdayKitchen," a third posted.
Saturday Kitchen continues next Saturday with John Torode at 10am on BBC One.