Celebrities have rushed to support TV chef James Martin after he released an apologetic statement in response to claims of bullying.
Personal life stressors such as a shock cancer diagnosis, the death of his only surviving grandmother, and a house burglary contributed to his’very emotional condition’ when his home was ‘flooded’ while shooting owing to a blocked drain.
‘I can only say I am human and following a build-up of personal life pressure, I admit I overreacted regarding the damage to my home,’ he said.
He also claimed at the time that he had been diagnosed with facial cancer, which had resurfaced on “many occasions.”
The former Saturday Kitchen host apologised in 2018 for “upsetting or causing offence” while filming the ITV show.
According to reports, a complaint was filed to the broadcaster in May of this year by close colleagues, and as a result, Martin was confronted and told to improve his behaviour.
According to Deadline, it was claimed that five years ago while filming James Martin’s Saturday Morning, the presenter ‘launched a foul-mouthed tirade against staff’ when the drain blocked.
Celebrities are already rallying around James, with several major names commenting on his Instagram apologies.
Actor Denise van Outen, wrote: ‘James & @ralph_loulabelle I love you both so much! You’ve always made me feel welcome and you know hanging out with you guys on your show with you’re brilliant team is one of my highlights of the year.
‘I’m so sorry this has been put out into the public domain, when I know you’ve already apologised in private. Sending loads of love to you guys. Can’t wait to see you soon. ❤️’
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First Dates host Fred Sirieix also offered his support, as he wrote: ‘Such a shame you felt compelled to do this. Keep your head up. I’m looking forward to your next show and to see you again x.’
This Morning presenter Dermot O’Leary, said: ‘Chin up, shoulders back, butter ready to speed . X’
The moment he reprimanded workers about the incident has since been ‘leaked,’ with the presenter cursing 42 times in a 10-minute diatribe.
In the audio, obtained by The Sun, Martin told his team they should be ‘f***ing fried’ and ordered they take their lunch breaks in the ‘f***ing rain.’
‘Show me and show my house more f**king respect – if not, you’re gone,’ he is heard saying.
Source My Celebrity Life.