ITV James Martin Saturday Morning viewers send urgent plea and beg him 'please'

James Martin fans have rushed to send an urgent message to the ITV chef - after he sparked concern with his behaviour on Saturday's show. James Martin Saturday Morning aired for a Christmas special on December 21 - but viewers had a complaint.

Viewers were left concerned for the former BBC Saturday Kitchen star after he refrained from using one kitchen utensil. "@jamesmartinchef I cringed when you were using that Mandolin. Please use a food holder. Nasty things," a viewer said.

It came as James celebrated his 300th show on ITV, with a fan typing: "Congrats can you tell me the name of the wine from somerset please?" A second wrote in reply to the announcement of the line up: "Great Saturday morning program James."

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"Congratulations on your 300th episode, brilliant shows xxx," another said. "Congratulations," a fourth agreed. "Congratulations James. Lovely to hear you and Fern reflecting on Ready Steady Cook. You were both genuinely lovely when I was on the show," said another.

"you need to position the flower arrangement better!" another laughed. A fellow fan commented: "Congratulations to James and all the team. What a achievement." And another wrote in reply: "Haaaa. The feathers coming out of your head."

"Congratulations to James and the team on 300 top shows. Keep them coming and thank you. Brilliant," another said. It came as James' official Twitter, now X, account, was posting recipes belonging to the show. One tweet explained: "@Midsummerchef is back with this stunning dessert recipe for Tête de Moine, Celeriac Custard, Grapefruit Sorbet and Truffle Honey, with golden-crisp brioche tuiles. It's a delicate balance of flavours that will leave you wowed and wanting more!"

A second said: "Sirloin Steak with Peppercorn Sauce, perfectly seared and covered with garlic, herbs, and butter. Serve with crispy skinny fries, a fresh herby salad, and a creamy, brandy-infused peppercorn sauce."