ITV Star James Martin Announces Shock Career Break
A well-known face on British television, James Martin, has revealed that he will be taking a break from his TV duties, leaving fans wondering when they will see him on screen again. The popular chef and TV presenter, who has been hosting his current programme for eight years, made the announcement at the end of the latest episode of James Martin’s Saturday Morning.
According to a report from the Manchester Evening News, James, 52, has been hosting his current programme on ITV for eight years, having previously presented Saturday Kitchen for a decade on the BBC. The show, which has been a staple of Saturday mornings for many years, will be taking a summer break, with James and his crew heading off on holiday.
In a heartfelt goodbye to his fans, James said: "That’s all we have got time for today, a massive thank you to all of my guests. My food team, you can sleep better now. Daniel and Sally, and of course, Harry Redknapp and Carly Paoli." He went on to explain that the series was finished for the summer, and that he and his crew would be taking a well-deserved break. "That is also for the series. Me and the crew are heading off on sunny holidays. Different climates," James noted.
When asked by one of the crew about where he would be off to during his time off, James assured viewers that he would be back before they know it. "Yorkshire for me. But we will be back here with more top chefs, other brilliant guests, and more delicious recipes later on in the year," he teased. James added: "Until then, thanks for watching. Have a wonderful, fantastic summer. I’ll see you out there wherever you are. Thanks for watching, see you again soon, goodbye for now."
The season finale finished earlier than normal, with ITV airing coverage of the annual horse riding event the Epsom Derby. James noted that the episode was shorter than usual due to the Derby on ITV1 that afternoon. "Because of the Derby on ITV1 this afternoon, it is a shorter episode than usual today. But we still have time for one more dish," he said.
In a segment filmed in Italy, James hinted that he would be interested in retiring in Italy once his TV journey comes to an end. Speaking to an Italian chef, he said: "Can I just say if your two sons don’t want to do this, you call me… I might retire here. I could be over there, I could be doing this, it is fantastic." The Manchester Evening News will continue to bring you updates on James Martin’s career and any future announcements.
The news of James Martin’s break has left fans wondering when they will see him on screen again. As one of the most popular and well-known chefs on British television, James Martin’s Saturday Morning has become a staple of many people’s weekends. The Manchester Evening News will be keeping a close eye on any future developments and will bring you updates as and when they happen.
