TV chef James Martin has opened up about his family life and shared a heartbreaking confession as he revealed the one person he wishes he could be more like
TV chef James Martin has made a touching revelation as he reflected on his deep affection for a beloved family member who has passed away.
For years, James has cemented his position as one of Britain’s most esteemed chefs, but in an intimate glimpse into his personal life, he revealed how a crucial life lesson has propelled his professional success.
Speaking recently on the Road To Success with Benedict Fowler podcast, James discussed his late grandmother and expressed his desire to emulate her qualities, explaining: “It sounds daft talking about your granny, but if I could be 10% of what my granny is, I’d be 110% a better person (than I am now).”
Expressing his deep respect for his grandmother, he noted that the only individual who matched her presence was the late Queen Elizabeth in terms of her dignified manner, stating: “My granny, it sounds daft, but my granny was the same (as Queen Elizabeth), because she’d walk into a room and I don’t know if it was how I was brought up, but you were told respect and you shut up and listen. And I valued that so much.”
Additionally, he made a poignant admission as he continued: “I wish I had more time to ask more questions. But I wasn’t old enough at the time to fully understand it. Now you realise you should have asked more questions.”
Nevertheless, beyond revealing this heartfelt family tribute, James has witnessed his career flourish throughout the years, featuring across numerous television programmes.
Starting his professional career in France, one of his first roles was at the three-Michelin-star restaurant Maison Troisgros in Roanne, France.
He later returned to the UK, taking up a position as a pastry chef at Chewton Glen Hotel.
However, despite honing his craft in high-end restaurants, he is most recognised for his television career, with his first on-screen role in 1996 appearing on a variety of shows, including James Martin: Yorkshire’s Finest, Ready Steady Cook, and The Big Breakfast.
Since then, he has become a familiar face in British households, with his latest TV endeavour being his own ITV cookery show, James Martin’s Saturday Morning.
Each week, he welcomes celebrities into his Hampshire home, showcasing his culinary prowess.
James Martin’s Saturday Morning is set to return tomorrow (18 October) morning at 9.30 a.m.