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.
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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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“It’s been suffering for a while but it’s finally given up yeah. I’ve been trying to cover it up but now it hurts.”
Holly and Phil then wished James well with his operation and told him to go and relax.
James recently revealed he would be having surgery on his knee as his fans offered their support.
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Last month, he told his Instagram fans that he was in hospital getting an MRI scan and that he would need an operation.
He also revealed that his dog Ralph was getting an operation.
This is my last day at work because I’m in surgery next week. I’m having an operation.
James said: “Seems as if we are both getting old fella! Dropped him off for an op this morning, now it seems I need one.”
He later told fans: “Thank you for all your messages, very kind. Ralph is ok and out and on the mend cheers.
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“Me on the other hand, well we will see.”
Fans, of course, offered James support in the comments as one said: “Goodness. Hope it’s not too serious for either of you.”
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Another wrote: “Sending so many well wishes. You’ll be ok.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “So sorry to hear this, wish you both a speedy recovery.”
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