MasterChef fans have taken to social media to express their outrage after a recent episode of the BBC cooking show featured a segment that many deemed 'tone-deaf' and 'insensitive'. The controversy centres around judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, whose comments during the show sparked backlash from viewers.
Many viewers accused the BBC of being 'out of touch' with its audience, particularly given the current economic climate. Some took issue with the judges' light-hearted banter, which they felt trivialised the struggles faced by ordinary people.
Viewers React on Social Media
Twitter and Facebook were flooded with criticism, with one user writing: 'How can the BBC air something so tone-deaf at a time like this?' Another added: 'Torode and Wallace need to read the room—this isn’t the time for jokes.'
The backlash has reignited debates about the BBC's editorial choices and whether the broadcaster is doing enough to reflect the realities of its viewers.
BBC Yet to Respond
As of now, the BBC has not issued a statement addressing the controversy. However, insiders suggest that producers are reviewing the segment in question.
MasterChef remains one of the BBC's most popular shows, but this incident has left some fans questioning whether it’s lost its way.
