Saturday Kitchen viewers concerned by coronavirus precautions: ‘Is this really live?’
Saturday Kitchen was back on BBC One today, with host Matt Tebbutt, 46, at the helm to oversee proceedings on the show. Amongst the segments on the programme, guests chefs were welcomed to prepare some of their dishes and share the food with the other members of the panel. However, given the increasing spread of coronavirus, viewers were unsure as to whether the stars of the weekend cookery show should be eating from the same plate.
The current Government advice on the coronavirus is for people to ensure they wash their hands and take caution with regards to social distancing.
During the first 20 minutes of this morning’s instalment, chef Brad Carter prepared a beef dish for Matt and fellow guests including actress Amanda Redman, 62, and Ryan Riley.
After giving a demonstration, the cook served up his efforts to the panel, with the pair sat at the table going on to share a plate of food.
Neither one of them shared the same cutlery, but the fact they were eating from the same plate caused concern amongst viewers.
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Taking to Twitter whilst watching the show, one posted: “Please tell me they are not sharing from the same plate #SaturdayKitchen.”
Another added: “@SaturdayKitchen should you be really sharing a plate with #coronavirus #coronaUK #SaturdayKitchen.”
Whilst a third asked: “Counting the #facetouching Is this really live? #SaturdayKitchen.”
A fourth commented: “Ffs! At least use gloves whilst cutting those chorizo’s and vegetables!#coronapocalypse #SaturdayKitchen.”
Should you be really sharing a plate?
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Throughout the show, the guests and chefs were seen washing their hands regularly as they would do when handling food.
Despite some viewers concerns, others were happy with this morning’s show, as one wrote: “Just turned on @SaturdayKitchen this chef’s absolutely amazing!!! Loving learning so much incredible info about his food!!! Most passionate chef ever!!! #SaturdayKitchen.”
According to the latest figures, the number of positive cases of coronavirus has now increased to 798, with 11 deaths in the UK as a result of the outbreak.
The Government announced on Thursday they would begin transitioning from the containment phase to the delay phase of their four-stage plan.
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Several sporting events have already been cancelled or postponed, but other mass gathering events are still going ahead.
Saturday Kitchen aired this morning despite there being concerns about whether live TV shows should still be filmed given the current climate.
However, the show posted on their official Twitter account ahead of today’s instalment they would still be broadcasting.
In view of their 148,400 followers, a post read: “MORNING! We’re live on the tele in TEN minutes with Matt Tebbutt, Amanda Redman, Brad Carter, Ryan Riley and Olly Smith! See you on BBC One!”
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The post was accompanied by a picture of the host and all today’s guests ready and waiting for the show to go on air.
Viewers still voiced their concern about the coronavirus, as one replied: “Make sure to wash hands and keep your distance!”
Saturday Kitchen isn’t the only live shot programme going ahead today, as Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway on ITV will still be going ahead.
An audience will join the hosts in the studio, despite calls for social events to be cancelled in light of the outbreak.
Saturday Kitchen continues next Saturday at 10am on BBC One.
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