Saturday Kitchen star Laura Smyth found herself issuing a rapid on-air apology following a cheeky and candid confession about her married life during the show's Valentine's Day special edition. The comedian, appearing alongside host Matt Tebbutt on Saturday 14 February, delighted viewers with her humorous insights before the moment took an unexpectedly frank turn.
A Valentine's Day Studio Appearance
Laura Smyth joined the BBC One programme for a festive episode celebrating Valentine's Day, offering fans a glimpse into her personal life. Before discussing her plans to attend a friend's birthday celebration later that evening, she reflected on the dynamics of couple interactions at social events.
"You know when you go on a date night with your partner or husband, there's almost too much pressure on it, isn't there?" Laura remarked during the broadcast. She elaborated further, noting, "But having Valentine's Day when you're at a party, you sort of show-off as a couple. We're way better when we're showing off!"
The Confession That Sparked the Apology
The conversation took a more revealing turn as Laura described how couples often assess one another at gatherings. "You start assessing the other couple like, 'Oh I think she earns the money because he was loading the dishwasher,' things like that," she explained, as reported by the Express.
It was then that Laura made the confession that prompted her immediate apology. "The Holy Grail of another couple, when they're both good, there's always one that's a bit... I know in my marriage, I'm the k**bhead," she stated, using a colloquial term. Recognising the potential impropriety of her remark, she swiftly asked, "Am I allowed to say that?" as the studio audience and presenters chuckled. The programme continued without further interruption, but the moment quickly became a talking point.
Viewer Support and Social Media Reaction
Following the broadcast, viewers have overwhelmingly expressed their support for Laura Smyth, particularly after the Saturday Kitchen Instagram page highlighted her as this week's guest. Many fans praised her humour and authenticity, with one commenting, "Omg you are hilarious. Im also new but very happy to follow so glad you were on telly this morning."
Another viewer added, "You have a new fan! Didn't know of you before (my bad) .....you are brilliantly funny!" The positive reception suggests that Laura's candid style resonated with the audience, despite the brief on-air slip-up.
Matt Tebbutt's Culinary Ventures
This week's episode of Saturday Kitchen also comes amid host Matt Tebbutt's expanding television presence. He recently made his debut as a new judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, joining culinary legend Marcus Wareing and renowned chef Monica Galetti on the prestigious cooking competition.
Opening the new series, Marcus Wareing welcomed Matt, stating, "Good to see you both, new competition, new kitchen and we have a new judge, welcome Matt!" In response, Matt expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "Thank you very much, great to be here, great to be a part of the MasterChef family."
He further described his approach, noting, "I'd like to see myself as the nice guy of the outfit, I've run kitchens before, run my own, I know the pressure that these guys are under." Marcus Wareing offered a warning in return, advising, "Strap yourself in Matt, this is going to be a journey."
Saturday Kitchen continues to air from 10am on BBC One and iPlayer, featuring a mix of culinary demonstrations, celebrity guests, and light-hearted studio banter that occasionally leads to memorable moments like Laura Smyth's apology.
