James Martin: This Morning chef shares nerves ahead of show return ‘Hope it goes better’

She remarked: “You’re having a really good day, aren’t you? Oh, James.”

However, some viewers felt Phillip was too tough on James, with one calling in and telling him: “I think you’ve been a bit mean.”

Social media erupted with comments from viewers over the hilarious incident.

One typed: “During the first lockdown we had John Torode setting a tea towel on fire. During the second lockdown, we’ve had James Martin failing to put a lid on a blender properly with soup going everywhere.”