MasterChef Australia fans have taken to social media to criticize guest judge Curtis Stone following his appearance on the hit cooking show this week.
The 48-year-old was criticized for being “harsh” and “unpleasant” for the way he interacted with contestants.
One viewer even compared the Australian cooking guru to the notoriously irascible celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Curtis was front and center in two major challenges across two episodes this week, and fans weren’t happy with the way the Coles food ambassador handled the judging.
‘…Curtis Stone is a bit of a publicist,’ wrote one disappointed viewer on X, formerly known as Twitter.
MasterChef fans have taken to social media to criticize judge Curtis Stone after his appearance on the hit cooking show this week.
Another fan agreed with a cheeky meme in which actress Jodie Foster utters the word “true”.
Others made unflattering comparisons between former MasterChef judge Jaime Oliver and Curtis.
“Curtis is a lot tougher than Jamie…” said one viewer.
“Somehow I don’t like this ‘tough love’ from Curtis Stone,” another added to the thread.
“At least Jamie Oliver helps out and answers questions.”
The 48-year-old was criticized for being “harsh” and “unpleasant” for the way he interacted with contestants. In the photo: MasterChef 2024 contestants
‘Tonight’s episode just showed what an idiot Curtis Stone is…disappointing. The contestants deserved better,” another viewer commented on the platform.
“Maybe Curtis is trying to get into Gordon Ramsay territory,” one person said.
Meanwhile, another viewer threw shade at Curtis’ appearance by suggesting he was only judging the show as part of his business obligations.
‘I bet Curtis has to do this as part of his deal with Coles. He doesn’t seem happy to be here at all.
Stone took on two major challenges in recent episodes this week, and fans weren’t happy with the way the Coles food ambassador handled the judging.
Despite some negative reactions, other viewers were excited to see Curtis on the show.
‘Star for Curtis!!!’ one said while another commented: ‘Fabulous!!!! excellent!!! fantastic!!!’
The reactions come after Curtis appeared on MasterChef on Thursday to judge a fusion sauce challenge.
Contestant Sumeet Saigal won the award with her slow-cooked sauce in Italy.
The 56-year-old sales director’s creation will be packaged and sold by Coles.
The reactions came after Curtis appeared on MasterChef on Thursday to judge a fusion sauce challenge.