During the latest installment of Sunday Brunch, fans were left surprised as chef Tom Kerridge made a surprise early exit, stunning hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer . The hit morning show, which played out on air Sunday (August 18), served up a concoction of great eats, laughs, and tunes with big names like Vicky Pattinson, Jordan Stephens, Kerry Ellis, and Pete Tong dropping by. The studio was buzzing as musician Frank Turner performed while culinary whiz Tom Kerridge cooked up a storm.

However, viewers were left scratching their heads as, following his genius burger creation, it emerged Tom wouldn't be around for the rest of the programme. With eyebrows cocked, co-host Simon probed: "You're going now, aren't you?" Continuing his line of questioning, he added: "You're not staying for the show?" Tom then quipped back cheekily: "I'm off! " When questioned about his hasty departure, the well-known Sunday Brunch face quipped: "That's what time I was told I was going! This sent ripples of giggles across the studio, as the chef continued: "12 shows in and I come up here, I do what I'm told then I go." Laughter ensued when Tim teased: "Maybe you got bored of coming?" Tom simply chuckled in response, reports Birmingham Live .

This moment followed hot on the heels of another unforgettable incident last week when a live broadcast faced disruption after a guest let slip a swear word on air. Pop Idol's very own Will Young had been sharing a funny story from his time at the Edinburgh Fr.