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Saturday Kitchen Episode Receives Mixed Reactions from Viewers
The latest broadcast of BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen sparked a range of responses from its audience, with some drawing comparisons to the famed Carry On films. During the episode featuring presenter Matt Tebbutt, chefs Donal Skehan and Jeremy Lee, alongside special guest Natalie Cassidy, and drinks expert Olly Smith, viewers took to social media to share their opinions on the on-screen antics.
Jeremy Lee’s Cooking Style Divides Opinions
Chef Jeremy Lee’s culinary segment proved to be a talking point. While showcasing his cooking abilities, some viewers found his informal manner and playful innuendos to be excessive. During a segment preparing a whole chicken, Lee jokingly expressed his aversion to the word “juicy,” playfully scolding drinks expert Olly Smith for using the term.
“Stop it! You’ll be sent to your room dear! I’ll be there in two minutes!” Lee quipped, amidst studio laughter. He further added, “Stop it! Children are watching, for God’s sake!”
Viewer Backlash on Social Media
Despite the light-hearted atmosphere in the studio, a segment of the audience expressed their displeasure on social media platform X. One viewer described the show as “a hard watch this morning,” deeming it “just too much” and “very annoying.”
Another comment echoed the sentiment, stating it was “all a bit Carry on Cooking this morning.”
A third viewer admitted the episode was causing them a “headache,” declaring they were switching off.
Another post questioned, “#saturdaykitchen is this flouncy innuendo kitchen this morning? I don’t mind. Could get irritating though.”
Positive Reactions to Chef Jeremy Lee
However, Jeremy Lee also garnered significant praise from other viewers. Many expressed their admiration for the chef’s personality, with one fan tweeting, “Jeremy is just the sweetest guy, isn’t he? Have always loved him!”
Another viewer shared their appreciation, writing, “Loving @JLQuoVadis on #SaturdayKitchen (Well on pretty much anything TBH.)”
Matt Tebbutt Celebrates Son’s Aviation Achievement
Away from the kitchen studio, Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt recently shared personal good news via Instagram. He announced his son’s first solo flight, posting: “My son the PILOT!! First solo flight today for @henry.tebbutt @east_of_scotland_uas #raf #firstsoloflight #leuchars.”
The social media post was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages, including a comment from Saturday Kitchen‘s Olly Smith, who wrote: “This is absolutely amazing. Like father, like son. A bit like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker with a twist of Top Gun. So proud.”
Saturday Kitchen Broadcast Details
Saturday Kitchen airs every Saturday at 10am on BBC One.