Matt Tebbutt, the host of BBC's Saturday Kitchen, was forced to issue a swift apology after accidentally revealing the home address of comedian Tom Allen during the live broadcast on November 22.
The blunder occurred just minutes into the show when Tebbutt made a cheeky comment about the background noise on Allen's gardening podcast, Pottering With Tom Allen. The remark inadvertently gave away that the star lives in Chislehurst, a town in southeast London.
Allen, known for his roles on The Apprentice: You're Fired and The Great British Bake Off's Extra Slice, quickly shot back: "Please Matt! Don't tell people where I live." He then added with humour: "It's true though it's a very desirable area," as laughter filled the studio.
Tebbutt hastily apologised, saying: "I'm sorry, I didn't give out the full address." However, Allen noted that his neighbourhood is quite compact, meaning even small hints were too much information. "Well it's not a very big place so if you are in Chislehurst you'll see me there," he revealed before jokingly adding: "So thanks for that."
Later in the programme, Tebbutt couldn't resist making another quip about the gaffe. Turning to chef Ravinder Bhogal, he jested: "Right let's see what else is on the menu today. Ravinder! Tell everyone where you live," sparking more laughter from the cast and crew.
