James Martin has confirmed he is stepping away from his ITV show Saturday Morning , as he and his team take a summer break.

The 51-year-old chef made the announcement at the end of the latest episode.

He thanked his guests and crew before signing off with a message that fans called emotional and heartfelt.

James said: "That's all we have got time for today, a massive thank you to all of my guests."

He continued: "To my food team, you can sleep better now. Daniel and Sally, and of course, Harry Redknapp and Carly Paoli."

A well-earned summer holiday

© ITV James Martin announces that he's taking a break from the show

James confirmed that filming is now paused as the team heads off for a break.

He said: "That is also for the series. Me and the crew are heading off on sunny

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