James Martin looked dashing as he made a rare red carpet appearance at the TRIC Awards alongside his glamorous fiancée Kim Johnson. The 53-year-old TV chef revealed a slimmer, healthier frame after losing an impressive three stone thanks to simple lifestyle changes – eating fish twice a day and upping his water intake.
James opted for a sharp grey suit paired with an unbuttoned white shirt, while personal trainer Kim, 39, wowed in a striking blue minidress. The couple’s appearance comes shortly after the news that James had popped the question, reportedly over Christmas, and gifted Kim a £150,000 Land Rover as an engagement present.
Speaking to fans on social media, Kim shared a snap of one of James’s dishes captioned: “So proud of my fiancé.”
The chef, known for his candid charm, previously insisted marriage wasn’t on his radar, joking in 2019: “I’m quite happy. I don’t need to spend 60 grand on a day.” But love clearly has a way of changing minds.
James and Kim’s romance first sparked headlines in April 2024 when they were spotted shopping for jewellery at Tiffany’s in Mayfair. Since then, they’ve built a life together at James’s Hampshire home, just two years after his split from long-term girlfriend Louise Davies.
Over the years, James’s weight has seen its ups and downs. He previously shed 4st for Strictly Come Dancing in 2005 and recently credited his new slimmer look to balance: staying active, eating a variety of foods, and drinking plenty of water. “Water is the key,” he told Birmingham Live.
At the TRIC Awards, hosted by Dan Walker, James and Kim cut a sophisticated figure, proving that love and lifestyle changes can make a statement both on and off the red carpet.
