Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt found himself in an embarrassing situation just minutes into the BBC show's broadcast on 22nd November 2025, after accidentally revealing personal information about his celebrity guest.
The Cheeky Comment That Went Too Far
The incident occurred when comedian and actor Tom Allen, known for his work on The Apprentice: You're Fired and The Great British Bake Off's Extra Slice, was discussing his gardening podcast Pottering With Tom Allen. Allen explained how he incorporates ambient sounds into his recordings, stating: "We keep the bird song in, we keep the church bells in, even aeroplanes going over we leave in."
It was then that presenter Matt Tebbutt made what seemed like an innocent, cheeky comment about these background noises. However, his remark inadvertently gave away clues about where the comedian resides, prompting an immediate reaction from his guest.
Swift Apology and Studio Laughter
"Please Matt! Don't tell people where I live," Tom Allen shot back quickly, though he maintained the lighthearted tone by adding: "It's true though it's a very desirable area," as laughter filled the studio.
The gaffe sparked a swift apology from Tebbutt, who responded with an "I'm sorry" before attempting to downplay the slip-up by noting: "I didn't give out the full address."
Allen then revealed why even subtle hints were problematic, explaining that his neighbourhood of Chislehurst is quite compact. "Well it's not a very big place so if you are in Chislehurst you'll see me there," he revealed before throwing a tongue-in-cheek "So thanks for that" in Tebbutt's direction.
Good-Humoured Recovery
As the programme continued, the host demonstrated he could laugh at himself by making another joke about the incident. When turning to chef Ravinder Bhogal to discuss what was coming up on the menu, Tebbutt couldn't resist quipping: "Right let's see what else is on the menu today. Ravinder! Tell everyone where you live," which sparked more laughter from both the cast and crew.
The entire exchange was handled with good humour and professionalism, showing that while the blunder was awkward, both presenters maintained their composure and kept the entertainment flowing for viewers.
Saturday Kitchen continues to broadcast on BBC One and iPlayer, with this particular episode providing an unexpected moment of off-menu entertainment for its audience.
