James who? People are loving Michel Roux Jr presenting Saturday Kitchen

Roux is the first in a string of guest presenters following James Martin's departure - and so far, so good...

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Published: Saturday, 2nd April 2016 at 9:41 am

Stepping into James Martin’s shoes as guest host after his ten year stint fronting Saturday Kitchen must have felt a little daunting even for a pro like Michel Roux Jr. But he needn’t have worried – the early reviews have been very positive…

I'm so happy michel roux jr is on Saturday kitchen now, heart eyes emoji ?? #saturdaykitchen 10/10 silver fox @SaturdayKitchen @michelrouxjr

— emma (@emmypatch) April 2, 2016

Thanks now I can't get my fiance to leave the house.Got her fave chef @michelrouxjr #saturdaykitchen

— marc ebanks (@marcebanks) April 2, 2016

Was a bit nervous for Michel Roux taking over Saturday Kitchen today, but goodness, he's flying. So good and funny. #saturdaykitchen

— deborah raffaele (@debbyraffaele) April 2, 2016

Michel Roux Jr presenting #saturdaykitchen this morning *sighs contentedly*

— ✨Fiona (@Manyagoodtune) April 2, 2016

Lovely vibe between @Brynwchef & former boss @michelrouxjr on #SaturdayKitchen Can't stop calling him Chef Michel! pic.twitter.com/9CiOHnbSBF

— Great British Chefs (@gbchefs) April 2, 2016

Of course, viewers weren’t going to forget James that quickly…

I am so in love @michelrouxjr, don't you worry though @jamesmartinchef you'll always have a special place in my heart #saturdaykitchen

— Alex ???????? (@Alexjh9) April 2, 2016

Well, not all of them anyway…