James Martin will undergo an operation next week as he opened up about his health on This Morning today.
The chef appeared on Friday’s show to cook two dishes – a pumpkin soup and beetroot and gin cured salmon.
After finishing up his salmon dish, James apologised to viewers for “hobbling” around because of his bad knee.
James, who hosts his Saturday Morning show on ITV, explained that this was his last day of work before he undergoes the surgery.
What did James Martin say about his operation?
Host Phillip Schofield asked James: “Are you working all over Christmas?”
He told Phil and Holly Willoughby: “I’m not, no. This is my last day at work because I’m in surgery next week. I’m having an operation.”
Phil said: “I wasn’t going to mention it.”
James added: “I’ve been hobbling around so I do apologise.”
Phil then said: “Well you couldn’t really tell, you’ve hidden it very well but you have completely stuffed up your knee.”
James replied: “This is why I’m drinking now because the painkillers I’m getting…
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