James Martin regrets speaking publicly about his romance with Hollywood icon Barbara Broccoli.
The telly chef, 52, dated the Bond producer for almost five years and it was a lavish and thrilling time.
James had met the American multi-millionaire when his cooking skills were ‘auctioned off’ for charity. And as their romance blossomed, she showered him with expensive cars and artwork.
James Martin on dating Barbara Broccoli
Saturday Morning host James made no secret of their relationship and spoke openly about Barbara following their split. But he later lived to regret this decision.
Writing in his autobiography Driven, which was previously serialised in the Mail On Sunday, James admitted: “It was a big mistake. I stupidly didn’t listen to people, but I won’t be doing that again. I know now that you don’t sell your story. My industry is based on what I do, not who I am.”
James first met Barbara, now 63 and 12 years his senior, in 2001. Daughter of Bond producer ‘
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