BBC Celebrity MasterChef participant Jason Mohammad left the show on August 21, 2026. During the episode, panelists suggested he would make a good pot washer. The comment prompted a wave of fan reaction. Viewers posted messages demanding justice after his exit.
A formal complaint was submitted by the judges following the episode. One judge disclosed a bitter sixteen-year feud with Gordon Ramsay in a follow-up statement. The same judge said the feud had influenced his approach to competition. Another contestant was removed from the competition immediately after the incident.