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Donal Skehan Hosts Saturday Kitchen as Matt Tebbutt Launches Pub in the Park

Matt Tebbutt temporarily steps away from the BBC show to focus on his food festival, with Donal Skehan filling in as host for the May 17 episode.

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Overview

  • Matt Tebbutt was absent from Saturday Kitchen on May 17, 2025, as he launched his Pub in the Park food festival in Marlow.
  • Irish chef and TV presenter Donal Skehan stepped in as the guest host for the episode, keeping the show’s format intact.
  • The hosting change was announced shortly before airtime by the Women In the Food Industry X account.
  • The episode featured regular segments and special guests, including wine expert Olly Smith, cookbook author Rukmini Iyer, and actress Ruth Jones.
  • BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty engaged in lighthearted banter with Skehan about Tebbutt’s absence during the show’s crossover segment.