MasterChef fans were left scratching their heads this week when the popular cooking show suddenly vanished from its regular BBC One slot. Instead of watching amateur chefs battle it out in the kitchen, viewers were greeted with rolling election coverage.
The unexpected switch-up sparked a wave of complaints on social media, with many loyal fans expressing their frustration at the last-minute schedule change. Some even threatened to switch channels permanently.
Viewers React to Scheduling Shake-Up
Disappointed fans quickly took to Twitter to voice their displeasure. One viewer wrote: "Waited all week for MasterChef only to get politics instead. Thanks for ruining my evening, BBC!"
Another added: "Couldn't they put the election stuff on BBC Two? MasterChef is appointment viewing in our house."
BBC Defends Decision
While the BBC hasn't issued an official statement, insiders suggest the scheduling change was unavoidable due to the importance of election coverage. A source close to the production team said: "We understand viewers' frustration, but major news events sometimes require schedule adjustments."
The broadcaster has confirmed that the missed episode will be available on iPlayer and will air at a later date.
What This Means for Future Episodes
With the election period continuing, fans are worried about further disruptions to their favourite shows. The BBC has assured viewers that normal scheduling will resume as soon as possible, but hasn't provided specific dates.
For now, MasterChef enthusiasts will have to keep an eye on the TV guide or switch to streaming services to get their culinary competition fix.
