Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt shares a photo of him in hospital on a Morphine drip.

  • The Saturday kitchen chef (48) was going to The Grange Hospital at Grent
  • His appendectomy was performed in order to take out the appendix. 
  • Mark took a photograph from the hospital where he was receiving morphine drips and shared it with staff at NHS.
  • Mark replaced James Martin’s well-respected presenting slot on Saturday Kitchen in 2016. 










Matt Tebbutt shared that he underwent emergency surgery to treat a complication in his kidney. 

The Saturday Kitchen chef, 48, shared a photo from his hospital bed on a morphine drip at The Grange Hospital in Grent on Instagram on Wednesday. 

Matt expressed gratitude to the NHS for performing an appendectomy (operation to remove the appendix if it has become infected) after he had one.  

Health scare: Matt Tebbutt revealed he has had emergency surgery on an infected kidney as he shared a photo from his hospital bed on a morphine drip on Instagram on Wednesday

Matt Tebbutt shared an Instagram photo of his hospital bed with a morphine drip Wednesday, revealing that he had to have emergency surgery for an infected renal.

Thankful: Matt said he was 'so grateful' to the NHS after having an appendectomy - surgery to remove the appendix when it is infected

Matt was thankful: Matt expressed his gratitude to the NHS for having had an appendectomy, which is a procedure to remove the infected appendix.

Matt wrote: ‘Me, a morphine drip and an emergency appendectomy are keeping me from a much anticipated lunch at @manteca_london with @ollysmith @sarah10016 @hardiegrantuk ….but everything and everyone here at The Grange hospital in Gwent have been fantastic. 

‘Couldn’t ask for more from such a brilliant health service. We are so grateful. #nhs #nhsnurse #thegrangehospital #appendectomy.’

Many of his friends posted in the comments section to send him their best wishes for a quick recovery. 

Several of the television personality's friends took to the comment section to wish him a speedy recovery

The television celebrity’s close friends expressed their support by posting in the comments section.

What is Appendicitis?

Appendicitis, which is the swelling of the appendix (a 2 to 4 inch-long organ that attaches to the large intestine), can be described as a condition known as “appendicitis”.

It can be very painful and can lead to life-threatening illnesses.

In most cases surgeons will remove the appendix in an appendectomy – scientists aren’t sure why people need an appendix but removing it does not harm people.

Although the causes of appendicitis remain elusive, it’s believed to have been caused by obstruction of the organ’s entrance.

The symptoms include stomach pain that eventually travels down to the lower right side and then becomes very severe. 

Coughing, pressing on this area or moving can make it worse. You may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, diarrhoea, or other signs such as diarrhoea, fever, nausea and vomiting.

Source: NHS 

Susanna Reid said, “Ouch”, while Jimmy’s Farm wrote: “Hope you’re okay-liquid lunch for you then!” x’. 

Amanda Lamb said: “Sending lots and love. Poor thing. You need a bath. 

It can be very painful and can lead to life-threatening illnesses.

In most cases surgeons will remove the appendix in an appendectomy – scientists aren’t sure why people need an appendix but removing it does not harm people.

Although the causes of appendicitis remain elusive, it’s believed to have been caused by obstruction of the organ’s entrance.

Mark took over James Martin’s acclaimed presenting stint on Saturday Kitchen back in 2016. 

It was shocking to see what it was like to have such big shoes after the departure of his colleague chef from BBC after a ten-year spell.

According to the television food host, James was not an “insurmountable obstacle” since he had previously been covered by her.  

Matt told The Sun that he had a dedicated fan base to win him over.  James was always encouraging, though.

James, a Yorkshireman, thanked the viewers who made his BBC series a smash hit with more than three million viewers after he left in 2016.

Matt the father-of-2 would not consider his teenager children Henry and Jessie to be contributing to his stats since they aren’t tuning in to see.  

He said that they enjoy hearing about celebrity guests and sharing stories. 

“I believe they love it from this point of view,” Matt said. From the whole “my dad’s on telly” thing, not a chance,’ Matt quipped.

A whole array of celebrities have appeared on Saturday Kitchen over the years, including Rick Astley, Emily Atack and Michelle Ackerley. 

Replaced: Mark took over James Martin's acclaimed presenting stint on Saturday Kitchen back in 2016 (James pictured in 2020)

Mark was replaced by James Martin in 2016, when he became a renowned presenting host on Saturday Kitchen (James in 2020). 

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