ITV viewers divided over James' fish finger sandwich
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This Morning: ITV viewers in debate over James Martin’s fish finger sandwich

James cooked his version of the classic dish

This Morning chef James Martin divided ITV viewers today with his fish finger sandwich recipe.

James, 48, revealed his recipe of the classic dish during Monday’s show (March 15).

However, it didn’t win all viewers over as some declared it was NOT a fish finger sandwich.

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James sparked a debate with his fish finger sandwich recipe on This Morning (Credit: ITV)

What did ITV viewers say about This Morning?

Many claimed it wasn’t a fish finger sandwich because James used fish fillets rather than actual fish fingers.

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One person said on Twitter: “Fish finger sandwich with out fish fingers??”

Another wrote: “That’s more of a fish hand than a finger!”

What did viewers say?

A third tweeted: “That is not a fish finger, it’s a slice of fish in breadcrumbs!”

Meanwhile, others questioned why James was “faffing” about with the recipe.

That is not a fish finger, it’s a slice of fish in breadcrumbs!

One added: “Sod this faffing about. Birds Eye fish fingers, Hovis bread, Hellmann’s mayo. Job done. No prep, no effort, all the flavour.”

Another said: “I like James, but if you’re having a fish finger sandwich, it’s because you want something simple. [Expletive] all this faffing about.”

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Some viewers didn’t think James’ recipe was a fish finger sandwich (Credit: ITV)

One wrote: “‘Epic fish finger sandwich’ recipe. No one wants to faff about making a fish finger sandwich.

“You pick up a loaf of bread, some butter and a box of Birds Eye fish fingers. Pop the fish fingers in the oven, toast the bread and you’re done.”

Another said: “There is absolutely no need for rabbit food in your fish finger sandwich; diabolical behaviour.”

Meanwhile, others thought James’ recipe looked amazing.

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Others loved the recipe (Credit: ITV)

One gushed: “Fish looked gorgeous!”

Another commented: “Fish fingers look yummy and waiting for the chocolate fondants.”

What else happened on This Morning today?

Meanwhile, before James’ cooking segment, host Holly Willoughby asked James if he would be using frozen fish fingers.

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Holly asked James if he was using frozen fish fingers (Credit: ITV)

She said, “Are you making the fish fingers?” to which James replied: “Yes… it would be a lot easier if I just defrosted them.

“My life would be a lot easier if I just went to the freezer and just defrosted everything!”

Holly burst into giggles as Phillip Schofield joked: “I don’t know how you’d fill eight minutes with take them out the freezer.”

Birds Eye even tweeted This Morning, admitting it made them “giggle”.

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The tweet read: “This made us giggle too, @hollywills! That looks very tasty @jamesmartinchef but we’re definitely here for anyone who wants a quick and easy fish finger sandwich!”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)