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James Martin Reconciles With Estranged Father After Years
7 Feb
Summary
- TV chef James Martin has rebuilt his relationship with his father.
- The estrangement stemmed from controversial remarks in his autobiography.
- Reconciliation occurs as Martin prepares to marry girlfriend Kim Johnson.
Celebrity chef James Martin has reportedly mended his fractured relationship with his father, Ian Martin, after years of estrangement. The TV chef, 53, had ceased contact with his father in 2006 following a bitter family rift. This rift was sparked by explosive claims about his stepmother in his 2008 autobiography, "Driven," which led to a libel action and the book being re-edited.
Martin had once vowed never to speak to his father again, stating in 2010 that he had accepted Ian would never be a part of his life. The estrangement was attributed to Ian's turbulent personal life and career, which included the liquidation of his events business owing creditors £159,000.
Recently, James Martin has made attempts to bury the hatchet with his father, with a family friend noting that bridges have been slowly rebuilt over the past couple of years. This reconciliation occurs as Martin prepares to tie the knot with his girlfriend, Kim Johnson, 39, following reports of a Christmas proposal.
