BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers rush to boycott show and say 'I'm off'

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers have said "they're off" and boycotted the show - over a combination of guests on the show on Saturday. Matt Tebutt hosted the programme on November 16, from 9.30am, but the appearance of Josh Widdicombe sparked complaints.

And as well as Josh, viewers took issue with Nigella Lawson's cameo too. "I’m off because clearly they’re not showing a Nigella clip. No idea what they’re up to," said one Twitter/X user. A second fumed: "When Nigella talks about stiff peaks then fair enough. When Dave Myers’ says it God rest his soul…it’s just not cricket.

"I want Nigella’s peaks next week or I’m protesting with the farmers. #SaturdayKitchen" Another sniped: "Very disappointed, Josh is AF and Veggie but you still serve alcohol and meats. Just wish it would be all AF and vegetarian."

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Another said: "#SaturdayKitchen Josh Widdicombe is about as funny as a visit to the dentist. Or stepping on a fresh dog turd." Another said: "#saturdaykitchen there are many, many, many things that are funnier than Josh Widdicombe"

"#saturdaykitchen bad analogy, going to the dentist is quite funny as it is so difficult to get an appointment in the first place," another laughed. Another wrote: "When he receives his BBC pay cheque for advertising his latest ‘tour’ for free, and then laughs all the way to the bank?… #SaturdayKitchen"

Another chimed in to say: "#SaturdayKitchen what's the betting Josh Widdicombe gets food hell? I don't usually vote, but I'll make the effort today." Another said: "Apart from he's not particularly funny ....you could grate cheese with his voice #saturdaykitchen."

Another defended comedian Josh, though. They wrote on Twitter/X: "I’m with Josh re making tea. Bag straight in to the bin. No squeezing as that drains all the nasty bitter tannin flavours in to the cup." Another said: "Week after week without fail. Absolutely seamless banter all round the table #SaturdayKitchen."