BBC Celebrity MasterChef participant Jason Mohammad departed the kitchen on August 21, 2026. During the episode, show judges remarked he would make a good pot washer. The comment triggered a strong fan reaction. Viewers shared online posts 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 said the feud had guided his perspective on competition. Another contestant had to exit the competition immediately after the incident.