James Martin’s Saturday Morning returned on ITV with a star-studded episode that left viewers buzzing. The show welcomed West End legend Elaine Paige, joined by celebrated chefs Jose Pizarro and Tony Singh, offering a perfect blend of entertainment and culinary excellence.
Ahead of the broadcast on Saturday, 30 May, fans expressed their eagerness across social media. The official Saturday Morning with James Martin Facebook page teased, “It’s another super Saturday as James is joined by musical theatre star Elaine Paige, and chefs Jose Pizarro and Tony Singh. He’s also serving a dish perfect for sharing while watching Soccer Aid! Join us from 9.30am tomorrow!”
Viewers were quick to share their excitement. One commented, “Elaine’s great, forget the rest…” while another said, “Wonderful to see Elaine Paige as your guest and Chef Tony Singh back in your kitchen James. I’ll be watching in the morning.” Anticipation was high, with many agreeing it “looks like it’s gonna be a good one.”
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The episode took an adorable turn when James’s dog, Lola, made an unscheduled appearance. Interrupting the conversation with Elaine, Lola’s playful antics charmed the audience. James quipped about Lola presenting a stick to Elaine, who jokingly said accepting it would leave her “done for.” Fans delighted in the canine cameo, sharing smiles and laughter online.
Undeterred by Lola’s interruptions, James carried on with his cooking, preparing brill on the bone with asparagus, morels, wild garlic, and a lemon cream sauce — a dish perfect for sharing while enjoying Soccer Aid.
Elaine Paige brought a touch of reflection to the show, describing her “timeless” voice and revealing candidly that she once considered giving up acting. She shared that landing the role in Evita was a life-changing moment that reignited her passion for the stage. “I’ve been so lucky because I’ve been able to do what I really love, so it’s never felt like work,” Elaine said.
James Martin’s Saturday Morning remains a staple for viewers, continuing to air every Saturday at 9:30am on ITV and ITVX.