Saturday Kitchen halted as celebrity chef calls in
Saturday Kitchen halted its usual proceedings today (Saturday, 5th July) when a major celebrity chef called into the show.
Following a segment with Rick Stein in Lancashire, the show returned to presenter Matt Tebbutt in the studio after rustling up a carbonara with Gennaro Contaldo.
However, before moving onto Matt's interview with Fleur East, the current star of Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, Gennaro interrupted the show to take a phone call.
He revealed none other than Jamie Oliver was on the phone, causing an eruption of laughter from the rest of the guests.
Jamie, the beloved chef, TV presenter and restaurant owner, exclaimed 'Hello everyone!' down the line as the Saturday Kitchen stars all applauded.
The phone call continued with Jamie revealing his Saturday morning plans and promising to tune into the show soon.
"Just come back from the market," he shared. "I'm going to be home in two minutes and I'm going to turn the TV on."
Matt's guests this week, which also included Clare Smyth, wine expert Helen McGinn and chocolatier Paul A. Young, all let out an "Aww".
BBC presenter Matt then quipped: "Jamie's just been down the market, he actually lives that life.
"He goes down the market, buys his stuff, then goes home on his little scooter."
As Gennaro told Jamie, "I love you and miss you!", Matt swiftly moved on to the next segment to prevent any more disruption.
Italian chef Gennaro is a firm fan-favourite of the show and many viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to praise him for another classic Saturday Kitchen appearance.
"Gennaro is the GREATEST!!" one user exclaimed. "I had the honour and privilege to get to know him years ago during the opens of all the Jamie's Italians.
"His passion and love is second to one. Plus his food is always perfection."
And another fan declared: "27 minutes in and this is already a vintage #SaturdayKitchen. Gennaro putting in an all-timer performance - but you come to expect the best from Matt and co."
Saturday Kitchen airs Saturdays from 10am on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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