BBC Celebrity MasterChef participant Jason Mohammad departed the kitchen on August 21, 2026. During the episode, judges told him he would make a good pot washer. The comment sparked a swift fan reaction. Viewers flocked to social media demanding justice after his exit.
A formal complaint was filed by the judges following the episode. One judge disclosed a bitter sixteen-year feud with Gordon Ramsay in a later interview. The same judge said the feud had influenced his approach to competition. Another contestant had to exit the competition immediately after the incident.