MasterChef contestant Jonny was left in tears on Tuesday night’s episode after being criticized for serving hairy pork.
The hopefuls were tasked by food critic William Sitwell to come up with dishes that paid homage to Britain’s hottest celebrity chefs.
But 31-year-old Jonny’s efforts left a lot to be desired after the meat he served came with some unwanted extras.
As judges John Torode, 57, and Gregg Wallace, 58, criticized Jonny’s food, John insisted he preferred his pork to be hair-free.
The brutal criticism resulting from the unfortunate situation left Jonny in tears as he was voted out of the competition.
Sadly: MasterChef contestant Jonny was left in tears during Tuesday night’s episode after being criticized for serving up hairy pork
Preference: While judges John Torode, 57, and Gregg Wallace, 58, offered their criticism of Jonny’s food, John insisted that he would prefer his pork to be hair-free (Judge John inspects the hairy pork)
It comes after Gregg left viewers shocked during the first episode of the new series MasterChef after refusing to try a contestant’s food.
The TV personality returned with his co-host John to review the offerings of nine new hopeful amateur chefs.
However, things got off to an awkward start when Gregg told one of the contestants that “undercooked” chicken made him feel “uncomfortable.”
Contestant Woei was in a race against time to prepare his food in five minutes to present to Gregg and John.
He told the show’s floor manager, “Under control, don’t worry, the sauce is ready.” Hopefully it won’t blow John and Gregg away in the heat.’
Despite his finished meal looking delicious, it was quickly rejected by Gregg, who said he wouldn’t be able to eat it.
Woei served marinated chicken with tomato-chili sauce with blue basmati rice and tempura curry leaves.
It started well, as John told him, ‘I like that sauce. Rich and buttery, sweet with tomato and nice chilli heat running through it.
Challenge: The hopefuls were tasked by food critic William Sitwell to come up with dishes that paid homage to Britain’s hottest celebrity chefs
Unorthadox: But 31-year-old Jonny’s efforts left a lot to be desired after the meat he served came with some unwanted extras
Uncomfortable! It comes after Gregg (pictured) left viewers shocked during the first episode of the new series MasterChef after he refused to try a contestant’s food
Not impressed: Things started awkwardly when Gregg told one of the contestants that his “undercooked” chicken made him feel “uncomfortable”
‘That thing with the curry leaf, it’s nice and crispy, but because they’re curry leaves, they stay pretty greasy.’
Then, Gregg initially praised the dish for its “light and fluffy rice,” before moving on to the “undercooked chicken.”
Gregg admitted to feeling “uncomfortable” and explained, “I’m having trouble with this chicken. there is a pink tint to the inside of my chicken pieces which puts me off.
‘They’re undercooked. Not all, but enough to make me feel uncomfortable.’
Woei took the comment on the chin and said: ‘You also have to learn how to deal with criticism. Resilience is the most important part of life.’
However, Woei has made it through to the next stage of the competition with three other hopefuls.
Masterchef returned with a bang on Monday night — when the judges praised a contestant for the “best Ackee and saltfish” they’d ever seen on the show.
But while the judges were impressed with one “outstanding” aspiring chef, viewers at home were less impressed, labeling the contestants the “most annoying” yet.
Matthew, 33, an IT project coordinator from Wolverhampton, won over the judges with his Caribbean cuisine.
He presented Gregg and John with a classic Ackee and salt fish with coconut and lime rice.
Stunned by such success so early in the show, Gregg said, “Matthew, that’s the prettiest and smartest Ackee and salt fish I’ve ever seen.” That tastes fantastic.
Good job: Matthew, 33, wowed the judges with his Ackee and salt fish, which they earlier this week called the best they’d ever seen
“There’s absolutely nothing stopping me from scrapping that record and asking for another one.”
John added, “This is the best Ackee and saltfish I’ve ever eaten.” Ever!’
The tasty dish quickly earned Matthew one of the first aprons of the series as he advanced to the next round.
Masterchef UK continues on BBC One on Friday at 8.30pm.
Oh dear: Masterchef UK returned to screens on Monday night – but viewers called the contestants ‘the most annoying’ yet
