BBC viewers all said the same thing as Saturday Kitchen Live was replaced with a spin-off. On Saturday 8 August, the hit BBC cooking series hosted by Matt Tebbutt aired a pre-recorded show called Saturday Kitchen Best Bites.
Spin-off features best bits and favourite moments
Opening the show, Matt, 52, said: "The spin-off sees the best bits and favourite moments from Saturday Kitchen" with a synopsis for Saturday's instalment teasing: "Matt Tebbutt delivers an end-of-summer feast from some of your favourite Saturday Kitchen chefs."
Paul Ainsworth serves up his trademark tips and tricks whilst making roast Cornish lamb shoulder with spicy chilli bruschetta and cooling lemon verbena yogurt – delicious! Judy Joo gives us a masterclass in Korean dumplings, before Olly Smith heads to one of his favourite local breweries to find out how the terroir impacts the flavour profiles of their beer.
Viewers complain about lack of live show
Taking to social media, viewers were quick to complain over the fact there was no new instalment and the show wasn't live. One person said: "Everyone must be on their holibobs. Not quite the same as the live shows."
A different account wrote: "Look forward to this, but how come there is no 'live' or new episode tomorrow?" while another put: "Where's the live show? I was looking forward to it… Oh well; will just have to settle for best bites.. At least it'll feature Bob Mortimer."
Elsewhere, a different account commented: "Why isn't the live show on? Didn't initially see it was a repeat. Was really looking forwards to seeing Bob on again. Disappointed. Not watching this again."
Some fans excited for Bob Mortimer
However, not all viewers were disappointed as some fans were quick to share their excitement over Bob Mortimer's appearance being replayed on the programme. One person said: "With Bob it will be one hilarious show!!! Can not wait" to which another fan wrote: "Yeah - love Bob".
Another viewer commented: "Yay, Bob's back!!" with heart eye emojis as a different fan added: "Bob is always super entertaining"
Saturday Kitchen Live and Saturday Kitchen Best Bites both air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
