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James Martin’s Saturday Morning returned this weekend after the summer holidays.
However, things got a little awkward during the return episode after James had to give his guest a warning amidst the culinary chaos.
The 52-year-old TV chef welcomed restaurateur Asma Khan into his ITV kitchen as the two cooked together.
But when they started cooking, the two chefs seemed to clash a little. Asma started to worry about the crispy food in the pan next to them.
To reassure her, James interrupted her: “Don’t worry, I’m working on it,” as Asma quickly hit back: ‘I’m not stressing you out. I’m just looking around to see what’s going to happen.’
James Martin’s cooking show took a turn for the worse when the chef warned his guest during the ITV show’s return on Saturday morning
The 52-year-old TV chef welcomed restaurateur Asma Khan into his ITV kitchen as the pair cooked together (pictured in April)
James got the conversation going by asking, “Do you want this peeled?” to which she replied, “No, it doesn’t have to be peeled.”
“I wouldn’t peel it,” James agreed, while Asma added wittily, “No, it’s not worth it and there’s a limit to how much I can torture you on your own show.”
The return of his Saturday morning cooking show comes after it was revealed that James has taken his relationship with new girlfriend Kim Johnson to the next level by enjoying a romantic holiday in France.
The former Saturday Kitchen host was pictured with personal trainer Kim at bed and breakfast Le Jardin de Rose this week, seven months after he split from his former partner Louise Davies.
James laughed and put his arm around Kim. He wore a denim shirt and navy shorts for the couple’s relaxing holiday, which saw them visit the old country house, which was described as “ideal” for sightseeing, fishing and walking.
James started dating Kim after he left his girlfriend Louise. He was together with her for 12 years but never got married after admitting that marriage doesn’t ‘interest’ him at all.
Kim, the ex-wife of 59-year-old millionaire tech entrepreneur Arun Nayar, wore a floral dress as she cuddled up to James during their rustic getaway.
Bed and breakfast owners Min and Barry were so impressed with James staying with them that they posted their appreciation on Facebook.
As James went to check on Asma’s crispy pan, Asma quickly shot back: ‘I’m not stressing you out. I’m just seeing what’s going to happen’
Later, after James offered to peel, Asma joked: “No, it’s not worth it and there’s also a limit to how many times I can torture you on your own show” (pictured on This Morning in 2019)
The Saturday Kitchen host was pictured at bed and breakfast Le Jardin de Rose this week with personal trainer Kim, seven months after he split from his former partner Louise Davies (pictured in November 2023)
James went public with Kim in March when the couple went shopping together in London’s Mayfair
They wrote: ‘Le Jardin de Rose may be a tiny, quiet spot in semi-rural France, but we have fantastic guests. Thank you James Martin.’
The couple also posed for photos with James outside the picturesque home, which is surrounded by wheat fields, forests and rivers.
A stay at the hotel costs a maximum of €89 per person, per night. This includes a private bathroom and a continental breakfast in the morning.
James went public with his engagement to Kim in March when the couple were pictured shopping together in London’s Mayfair.
A spokesperson for James confirmed to MailOnline that he and TV producer Louise split in December last year.
They met on the set of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2011, but decided not to get married during their 12-year relationship.