Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt momentarily stopped cooking to issue an apology to viewers12:44, 18 Jul 2026The host of Saturday Kitchen apologised during the latest live show.Matt Tebbutt returned to the BBC kitchen on Saturday (July 18), where he was joined by chefs Poppy O'Toole and Paul Ainsworth, and drinks expert Helen McGinn. Jordan North and William Hanson were the celebrity guests, promoting their podcast Help I Sexted My Boss.Later in the show, Matt was forced to apologise after Jordan appeared to mouth "oh f***" upon learning that his food heaven hadn't been voted for by BBC viewers.The 52-year-old host temporarily paused his cooking preparations to issue an apology, saying: "Now, we are just going to get on with this. In the meantime, can I just apologise, because when we revealed that vote, Jordan might have mouthed a naughty word."Jordan was taken aback, as he didn't recall saying a bad word, with Helen adding: "No, you didn't," reports the Express.Matt continued: "I don't know, I've just been told... I'm just the messenger," before Jordan said: "Oh, I'm so sorry. Apologies."At the beginning of the programme, Matt announced that there wouldn't be a food hell option for viewers to vote for, as they were only offering food heaven for Jordan and William."Jordan, William, the viewers are in charge of what you get to eat at the end of the show. Because we're all about good manners here, and the two of you are in the hot seat, we've graciously removed hell from the equation this week," he explained."So, one of you will be treated to your food heaven."Speaking about his food heaven, Jordan said: "I just love a curry. I'm from Burnley in Lancashire, we love a curry there. Every time someone says to me, 'Shall we go out for something to eat, or should we get something in tonight?' I'm like, 'It's got to be a curry'. I love it. You've got to be in the mood for a curry, though."Article continues belowWilliam then revealed that his choice was beef wellington, quipping: "Nothing says summer more."54% of the vote went to the beef wellington, with Matt later rustling up a summery take on the dish. He wrapped a fillet of beef in pastry, using ricotta, herbs, and lemon, and served it with a raw shallot salad and tarragon cream.Saturday Kitchen is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
BBC Saturday Kitchen host forced to issue apology live on air
Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt momentarily stopped cooking to issue an apology to viewers
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