BBC Celebrity MasterChef competitor Jason Mohammad left the show on August 21, 2026. During the episode, panelists suggested he would make a decent pot washer. The comment prompted a wave of fan reaction. Viewers flocked to social media demanding justice after his departure.
A formal complaint was filed by the judges after the broadcast. One judge revealed a long sixteen-year feud with Gordon Ramsay in a later interview. The same judge noted the ongoing rift had shaped his view of competition. Another contestant was removed from the competition immediately after the incident.