James Martin is welcomed into millions of homes every Saturday morning on ITV. But despite his popularity, the celebrity chef keeps his private life very much that way.
That’s because, as he has previously revealed in an interview, the 52-year-old was warned about his guarding his privacy. And the advice given to James apparently came from “mega-famous people”.
It seems he is determined to maintain the separation between his life in front of the cameras, and the time he spends away from them.
Saturday Morning host James Martin: Why won’t he discuss his private life?
The James Martin’s Saturday Morning host’s admission, ironically, came during an interview with the Mirror.
A recap of that chat, published in June 2018, saw him open up about not giving too much personal information away. Apparently a question regarding his then-girlfriend Louise Davies saw him ‘stiffen’, leading to a curt dismissal.
When asked: “Why not put your feet up James? Relax at home with your lovely TV producer girlfriend Louise Davies… any plan to tie the knot, by the way?” “Don’t answer those questions. They all try – but you’ll get nothing. I always keep my public and private life separate,” James is reported to have responded.
James values his privacy
The cookery star also questioned why his personal life had to be revealed for the good of his career. And James explained this was supported by the views of other celebs he has encountered.
When I go back home that’s my time.
He continued: “I’ve met some mega famous people who’ve told me, ‘If you open that up, you’ve nowhere to go.’
“One very high-profile person said: ‘Build big gates at home for peace of mind.’ And I did, so when I go back home that’s my time. Why does your private life have to be part of your career?”
James Martin’s Saturday Morning is on ITV1 Saturdays at 9.30am.
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