BBC viewers watching the latest episode of Saturday Kitchen believe host Matt Tebbutt showed his true feelings toward an opening guest just minutes into the show. The incident occurred during the 4 July 2026 broadcast, when Tebbutt repeatedly interrupted chef Andrew Wong's cooking segment to flag behaviors that appeared to irk him.
Cheeky Wipe and Open Oven Door
Wong was preparing barbecue char siu roast pork with gai lan, a recipe requiring overnight marination and charring. During the segment, Tebbutt called out Wong for wiping his hands on the host's shirt, pointing out that numerous cloths and tea towels were available in the studio kitchen. Tebbutt also interjected to note that an oven door had been left ajar, asking: "Would you leave this open in your restaurant? So don't do it here."
Viewer Reactions
While the banter appeared largely tongue-in-cheek, many viewers took to social media to express their thoughts. One person wrote: "Wow this guy is really getting on Matt's nerves isn't he?" with crying laughing emojis. Another viewer declared: "As much as I enjoy the programme, why does everyone have to shout and talk over each other?"
Other Highlights
Special guest Ricky Wilson, frontman of the Kaiser Chiefs, also sparked debate with his stance on fish and chips, claiming he would never visit a chippy that serves anything beyond fish and chips, including pies or sausages. One viewer posted: "I hope he enjoys his Courgette, mushroom and aubergine fritto misto - Yes, I voted hell. Anyone who doesn't like pies, battered sausage, or saveloys is a heathen!"
Saturday Kitchen airs Saturdays at 10am on BBC One and streams on iPlayer.
