Viewers of Celebrity MasterChef have voiced their displeasure with the latest episode, criticising the celebrity line-up and questioning the motives of some contestants. The BBC show returned on Tuesday evening (August 20) with presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode overseeing the second set of heats.
Among the celebrities competing were Love Island star Chloe Burrows, former EastEnders actress Danielle Harold, comedian Eshaan Akbar, actor Rochenda Sandall, and Gladiators and Team GB sprinter Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. The first challenge required them to create a dish featuring a secret ingredient chosen from under silver domes.
Chloe Burrows admitted she was nervous and had signed up to learn how to cook, prompting criticism from viewers on social media. One wrote on X: "Chloe comes on #celebritymasterchef because she wants to learn how to cook? Really? What's wrong with watching YouTube videos like the rest of us." Another questioned: "Why are you here?"
Many viewers also complained about not recognising the celebrities. One said: "Not a clue who any of these 'Celebs' are #celebritymasterchef." Another added: "Nope, don't know any of these people, the only two celebrities I know are Gregg and John." A third fan declared they had decided not to watch for the first time, citing the line-up.
