Alex Jones expressed her delight as she took the reins of BBC's Saturday Kitchen this weekend, filling in for regular host Matt Tebbutt. The handover occurred during BBC Breakfast, where presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt introduced Alex, revealing that Matt was currently in Australia.
Alex disclosed the reason behind Matt's absence, stating: 'Matt's gone to Australia, so they've let me loose, and I'm delighted. I absolutely love doing this programme.' She then previewed the line-up, welcoming guests including comedian Phil Wang, chef Adejoké Bakare, and others.
Viewers were divided over the change. Some expressed excitement, with one fan posting: 'Can't wait for Alex Jones. X' and another remarking: 'Alex Jones is a great choice of presenter.' However, others missed Matt, with one lamenting: 'Where's Matt? Not the same without him.'
Last weekend, Matt presented the show as normal, though it was a pre-recorded episode. He has been sharing his Australian adventures on Instagram, including a photo of himself feeding kangaroos and koalas in Brisbane.
