Matt Tebbutt's life from first meeting with wife to proud dad moment
Matt Tebbutt has been announced as a new judge on MasterChef: The Professionals, and will no doubt be supported by his wife and two children behind-the-scenes
www.express.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
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Matt Tebbutt has confirmed he won’t return as a judge for MasterChef: The Professionals beyond the season that aired in early 2026. He stated publicly that he was “only ever committed to one series” and will remain involved with MasterChef in other capacities, but not as a regular judge on subsequent seasons.[1][6]
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Following his MasterChef exit, Tebbutt announced a new BBC-related project, specifically a voice/hosting role tied to an upcoming podcast, keeping him within the BBC ecosystem.[4]
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His wider profile remains tied to Saturday Kitchen, where he continues as a presenter, and press coverage notes he has navigated personal and professional milestones in recent years, including past health scares and family moments that have been covered in entertainment outlets.[2][5]
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There has been ongoing media interest in his career moves, with several outlets discussing the change as part of MasterChef’s cast adjustments and Tebbutt’s subsequent roles within the BBC and related projects.[6][1]
If you’d like, I can pull in more detail from the exact articles or summarize the key quotes from Tebbutt’s Instagram statements and the BBC/press responses. I can also monitor for any fresh developments and share them.
Citations:
- Matt Tebbutt breaks silence on MasterChef: The Professionals future[1]
- Tebbutt’s health and family in life off-screen coverage[2]
- Tebbutt life and MasterChef exit coverage[6]
- Tebbutt new BBC project after MasterChef exit[4]