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James Martin in emotional U-turn as he reunites with estranged dad

James Martin describes 'losing it' as he spotted his dad Ian in the audience at his Palladium show after a 12-year estrangement.

TV chef James Martin has spoken openly about a time be became overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing his dad, Ian, in the audience at one of his live shows. For example, it claimed that she was the “ugliest woman [James] had ever met” and said she had burned “every scrap” of his childhood, including baby pictures, school reports, toys and clothes. The episode was remarkable, given their recent history of estrangement (Credit: Lorraine/YouTube) Years after the dust had settled on the legal battle, James said he’d accepted that his dad Ian would “never be a part of” his life.

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