BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty was quick to take a cheeky swipe after learning Matt Tebbutt had been replaced as Saturday Kitchen host.
On the BBC news show's crossover to the foodie extravaganza, she chatted to stand-in Donal Skehan, who was in charge of proceedings on the weekly programme instead.
As the Irish food writer and cook, 38, joked how Saturday Kitchen had "got rid" of much-loved frontman Matt, Naga, 50, then added the catty comment: "Well done."
A giggling Donal said: "Finally, finally. He'll be thrilled to hear that."
He then welcomed Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, 58, onto the series, where she revealed her food heaven was chicken - and watermelon took the accolade of her food hell.
BBC Breakfast's Naga and Matt, 51, are known for exchanging banter on the Saturday Kitchen preview segment - delighting fans with their quips along the way.
Previously, Naga took a dig at Matt when they were talking about the spring season.
She also a savage swipe at Matt because of his shirt before warning him he was on "dangerous ground" in another episode.
Yet the foodie previously got his own back when he called out her "posh" habit.
Meanwhile, Matt's life off-camera recently came to life.
It came after The Sun exclusively reported how Matt was tipped to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef.
The chef and restaurateur is in advanced talks with the BBC One show’s producers and may also be in the running to host spin-off series MasterChef: The Professionals.
The Beeb's Saturday morning star is set to step into the role alongside remaining judge Jon Torode.
It comes after Gregg announced in November he was stepping away from the job following multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him.
A TV insider said: “Matt rose to the challenge of coming into Saturday Kitchen after it was previously hosted by another big name in the world of food, James Martin.
The flagship BBC show has had dozens of presenters during its impressive 40 years on air but the current stars are:
Jon Kay - Since 2022
Sally Nugent - Since 2021
Charlie Stayt - Since 2006
Naga Munchetty - Since 2014
Carol Kirkwood - Since 1997
“He managed the feat of making it his own and almost making viewers forget who his predecessor was — now Beeb bosses, and the show producers Banijay, will be hoping he can work the same magic on MasterChef.
“Nothing is set in stone, of course, and the result of investigations into Gregg’s behaviour have yet to fully conclude.
“But since MasterChef is such a huge show with a massive following, the Beeb are keen to have everything lined up ready.”
