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Karen Antcliff

TV chef James Martin chokes back tears on ITV Saturday Morning show

Emotions ran high on this week's James Martin's Saturday Morning show. In fact, the tv chef had to fight back the tears.

An emotional James choked back tears as he marked a landmark TV milestone. He revealed he was celebrating his 200th episode.

The ITV Show included Nottingham's Sat Bains, along with David Gandy and Johnny Vegas as guests. On the programme, Birmingham Live reported that a segment showed chef, writer and TV personality Brian Turner CBE pay tribute to his friend.

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Brian said: "Son, we're very proud of ya. Keep it going." Chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen then said: "It's a real testament to you and the team behind the scenes.

"It's a great Saturday show and I love being part of it. Thank you." ITV This Morning regular James joked: "Only Brian Turner could have an oil painting of himself behind his head in his house."

On Twitter, fans were full of praise for James. “Time flies!” he wrote on Instagram today. He added: “We are 200 shows old! Join James Martin, David Gandy, Johnny Vegas and chefs Clare Smyth, Daniel Clifford and Sat Bains to celebrate…

“Loads of food, conversation and fun. What better way to kick off the weekend! See you there!” In the replies, fans had their say. One wrote: “Congratulations on 200 shows. Thank you all for the excellent advice, laughter and memories. Here’s to another 200. Thank you sir."

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