Celebrity MasterChef fans slam John and Gregg over 'disappointing' exit decision

16 August 2023 , 22:32

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Celebrity MasterChef fans slam John and Gregg over 'disappointing' exit decision

John Torode and Gregg Wallace decided against sending RuPaul's Drag Race star Cheryl Hole through to the next stage of the competition in the latest Celebrity MasterChef heat.

On Wednesday, Cheryl went up against singer Jamelia, musician Locksmith, former glamour model Sam Fox, and opera singer Wynne Evans but, the RuPaul's Drag Race failed to win over the judges. For one of the challenge Cheryl prepared a lamb rump with a crushed potato cake, honey-roasted carrots, minted pea puree and a red wine jus.

Praising the drag artist, Gregg said: "That lamb, in my opinion, is cooked perfectly," before adding: "You've got proper color on the outside of that and it's still pink in the middle, but it needs seasoning. I love that potato cake, it's crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. You've got some thyme across it, but again put more." John wasn't impressed with Cheryl's sauce, pointing out it had "a few lumps," despite its "lovely flavour".

Cheryl Hole was eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef (BBC /Shine TV)

Celebrity MasterChef viewers weren't entirely pleased with John and Gregg's final decision as one fan tweeted: "All the love to Cheryl Hole, who made some great food, looked gorgeous while doing it, and stayed classy and defiant in the face of the most awful abuse on social media today #CelebrityMasterChef."

"That was the strongest heat yet, sad to see Cheryl go but there are some really good cooks this week #CelebrityMasterChef," another wrote and a third said: "Well that was disappointing #CelebrityMasterchef." However, disagreeing, one viewer shared: "Right contestant to go #CelebrityMasterChef," and another agreed: "The right person went."

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Before appearing on the BBC cooking competition, Cheryl spoke out on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation on shows like Celebrity MasterChef. She said: "I mean we're in a day and age where I feel like the movement is going a bit backwards, there's more hate crimes. We've just had an attack on LGBTQ+ community in Clapham the other day.

"I don't understand what's happening in the world and to have representation for our community, to have voices and stories heard, shows we are nothing to be feared. We're light, laughter and entertainment. We're just here for a good time and to make sure everyone is looked after."

Charlotte McIntyre