Guest's Flirty Comment Leaves Host Blushing
Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt was caught off guard during the July 11 episode when guest Tom Read Wilson made a playful comment about fancying him. The I'm A Celebrity star used a linguistic device called zeugma to express both culinary and personal attraction.
How the Moment Unfolded
While assisting Tebbutt in preparing a steak and mash dish, Wilson remarked: 'My favourite trick of speech is called zeugma, where you take a single word and give it two hats. So I might say "I really fancy beef with horseradish, ooh and the chef."' The comment prompted laughter from Tebbutt, who responded, 'Even though I'm sweating like this?' Wilson replied, 'Well, you're profuse.'
Viewers React on Social Media
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their delight. One wrote: 'Watching the wonderful @TomReadWilson on #SaturdayKitchen is a great antidote to all the horrible stuff I've read on X the last day or so. Beautiful and eloquent words instead of the vile. Also enjoying seeing him make Matt Tebbutt blush!' Another added: '@TomReadWilson. You are my Saturday Sunshine.' A third penned: 'Awwwe I love @TomReadWilson what a joy on @SaturdayKitchen.'
Wilson's Vocabulary and Published Works
Tom Read Wilson, known for his extensive vocabulary, has authored books including On the Tip of My Tongue: The Perfect Word for Every Life Moment and Every Word Tells a Story. Saturday Kitchen airs Saturdays at 10am on BBC One.
