BBC Celebrity MasterChef participant Jason Mohammad departed the kitchen on August 21, 2026. During the episode, show judges remarked he would make a decent pot washer. The comment triggered a strong fan reaction. Viewers posted messages demanding justice after his exit.
A formal complaint was filed by the judges after the broadcast. One judge revealed a long sixteen-year feud with Gordon Ramsay in a follow-up statement. The same judge said the feud had shaped his view of competition. Another contestant had to exit the competition right after the incident.