 James Martin's Spanish Adventure is set to still air on ITV, despite complaints about the host. The latest ITV show, set to air in autumn, will see the chef travel around the European country cooking and meeting locals. It comes after reports emerged that the TV chef exhibited bullying and intimidating behaviour while filming James Martin's Saturday Morning and the aforementioned programme, also on ITV. It was claimed that in 2018 the presenter 'launched a foul-mouthed tirade against staff' when a drain in his home became blocked. He addressed the allegations, originally published on Deadline, with his representative telling Metro.co.uk: 'An unfortunate incident occurred after filming James Martin's Saturday Morning in 2018 where James' home was badly damaged. Blue Marlin Television accepted responsibility. 'James was shocked by what had happened and on reflection acknowledges he responded emotionally, which he wholly regrets. 'James apologises for any offence or upset caused, as he did at the time to the crew involved.' Martin has apologised for his behaviour (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) James Martin's statement in full: An unfortunate incident occurred after filming James Martin's Saturday Morning in 2018 where James' home was badly damaged. Blue Marlin Television accepted responsibility. James was shocked by what had happened and on reflection acknowledges he responded emotionally, which he wholly regrets. James apologises for any offence or upset caused, as he did at the time to the crew involved. Following this and some issues filming James Martin's Spanish Adventures, James and Blue Marlin Television agree that lessons have been learned which have been discussed with members of the team and with ITV. Blue Marlin Television and James Martin have taken on board ITV's recommendations and their sharing of best practice, and are in the process of fully implementing. S){kind=link}
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James Martin’s Spanish Adventure is set to still air on ITV, despite complaints about the host.
The latest ITV show, set to air in autumn, will see the chef travel around the European country cooking and meeting locals.
It comes after reports emerged that the TV chef exhibited bullying and intimidating behaviour while filming James Martin’s Saturday Morning and the aforementioned programme, also on ITV.
It was claimed that in 2018 the presenter ‘launched a foul-mouthed tirade against staff’ when a drain in his home became blocked.