BBC Celebrity MasterChef competitor Jason Mohammad left the show on August 21, 2026. During the episode, panelists suggested he would make a great dishwasher. The comment sparked a swift fan reaction. Viewers flocked to social media demanding justice after his exit.
A formal complaint was raised by the judges after the show. One judge admitted to a deep sixteen-year feud with Gordon Ramsay in a subsequent chat. The same judge noted the ongoing rift had guided his perspective on competition. Another contestant had to exit the competition shortly after the incident.