BBC Saturday Kitchen Live Guest Wrecks Set in Intense Outburst
In a recent episode of Saturday Kitchen, host Matt Tebbutt faced an unexpected disruption caused by comedian James Acaster. The episode featured stand-up comic Ed Gamble and Acaster, who were on the show to promote their podcast, Off the Menu.
Voting for Food Heaven or Hell
Saturday Kitchen has a tradition where viewers vote on dishes their guests will prepare, often choosing between “food heaven” and “food hell.” This time, however, Tebbutt introduced a unique twist. He pitted Acaster’s Panatone Tiramisù against Gamble’s tapas dish, prepared in three different styles.
Viewer Reactions and Dramatic Outburst
The voting results revealed a surprising preference: 54% of viewers favored Gamble’s tapas over Acaster’s Tiramisù. This decision left Acaster visibly upset. He reacted dramatically by wrecking the set, overturning a festive wreath adorned with gifts, striking a life-size stuffed polar bear, and shaking a Christmas tree, which scattered baubles across the floor.
Host’s Attempt to Maintain Control
As Acaster unleashed his frustration, Tebbutt attempted to lighten the mood. He joked, “That’s alright, it takes the heat off me,” as laughter erupted among the guests. Despite the chaos, he proceeded to share the recipe for the tapas while Acaster continued his humorous jabs off-camera.
In a bid to calm the upset comic, Tebbutt offered him some chocolate and eventually promised that if he “behaved for the next three minutes,” he would receive some Tiramisù. This promise came from the team, who had prepared the dessert off-camera.
Social Media Reactions
The incident didn’t go unnoticed by viewers on social media. Many took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their astonishment. Comments included:
- “Why have I just turned on my TV to see James Acaster destroy half the set of Saturday Kitchen?”
- “Hoping James offers to clear up the mess he made.”
- “Send James Acaster to the naughty step so the rest of us can enjoy Saturday Kitchen. What a spoiled brat.”
Despite the mayhem, Saturday Kitchen delivered an entertaining mix of culinary competition and unforeseen antics, showcasing the unpredictable nature of live television.
