Chef Brian Turner, 76, reveals he suffered a stroke from James Martin on Saturday morning

Brian Turner has revealed he was hospitalized after suffering a stroke last summer and has thanked the “amazing” medical staff who looked after him.

The 76-year-old chef brought viewers to tears when he shared his recent health issues during an appearance on James Martins Saturday Morning.

James, who refers to Brian as his “TV dad,” introduced the Ready Steady Cook star and the two began cooking a meal together.

Health: Brian Turner has revealed he had a stroke last summer and has thanked the ‘amazing’ hospital staff who took care of him

But before they started cooking, James reminded Brian he wanted something on the air, and Brian then revealed he had one stroke in June.

Prompting Brian, James said, “First of all, you want to say thank you, there’s the camera, because you haven’t been very well lately.”

Brian then shared he was recovering after being hospitalized with a stroke last summer and apologized to viewers if he “stammered” during the segment.

He revealed: “Yes unfortunately I had a stroke in June this year and the people at London Hospital have been fantastic and supportive. So excuse me if I stammer occasionally, but we’ll catch up in the end.’

Emotional: The 76-year-old chef brought viewers to tears when he shared his recent health issues during an appearance on James Martins Saturday Morning

A supportive James gushed: “It’s fine, it’s fine. i love you boy So a round of applause for everyone who took care of you. It’s a pleasure to have you back, you are always welcome.’

After his appearance on the cooking show over the weekend, emotional viewers took to Twitter to admit they were brought to tears by his revelation as they praised James for his “support”.

One person wrote: “Nice to see Brian Turner today. Had no idea he was sick. Thoughts of him and his family but what a guy out there still doing what he loves. Culinary legend and a good guy.”

Close bond: James, who refers to Brian as his ‘TV dad’, introduced the Ready Steady Cook star and the pair began cooking together when Brian announced he had a stroke in June

Sharing: Brian said: ‘Yes unfortunately I had a stroke in June this year and the people at London Hospital have been fantastic and helpful. So excuse me if I stutter occasionally.

Another said: “Lovely piece about @jamesmartinchef this morning as we saw the return of Brian Turner who has recovered from a stroke.

“Nice TV and real food brought to life by Brian with the empathy of James. I might have some dust in my eye…’

A third tweeted: “Love Brian Turner great to see him looking so good,” while a fourth added: “Bless Brian Turner brought a tear to my eye seeing him today god bless you both. “

Tearful: After his appearance on the show, emotional viewers took to Twitter to admit they were brought to tears by his revelation as they praised James for his ‘support’

And a fifth wrote: “Two great chefs always had a nice bond when James hugged him because I think there’s something in my eye. Brian, you were an ace.’

Another commented: “I just loved seeing Brian Turner on the show this morning. It was so touching to see the love and respect between the two chefs. James you were so gentle and supportive.’

After the show aired, James also took to Twitter to thank fans for all their support, saying Brian was “in tears” at the kind news.

He tweeted: “Wow well what can we both say just had brian on the phone ended up in tears with both of us at the amazing news and support from y’all…he wanted me to say ‘thank you’ to all of you out there for say everything about them!’

Support: After the show aired, James also took to Twitter to thank fans for all their support, saying Brian was “in tears” at the kind news