BBC Masterchef viewers were shocked after contestant Jerome made it through to the competition’s quarter-finals despite serving a disastrous dessert. Jerome, 33, served judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace a risky pudding topped with malt vinegar and pickled cherries. Although the judges were disgusted by the dish, Jerome still managed to make it to the next round. However, this decision sparked outrage online as viewers believed that his fellow competitor, Rana, was unfairly eliminated.
The decision to send Rana home led to fury among viewers, with many expressing their disbelief on social media platforms. Comments on X, formerly known as Twitter, included sentiments such as “Rana was robbed” and “Is Jerome a worthy quarter finalist? I think not!” Season 12 winner Jane Devonshire even quipped that the dish tasted like malt vinegar. Gregg Wallace expressed his disgust, saying, “I’ll tell you what I don’t want ever, ever again, is cherries and malt vinegar.” Despite the controversy, MasterChef next airs on BBC One at 7.30pm on Friday.
Jerome’s bold decision to serve a dessert with malt vinegar did not pay off as he had hoped, but he still managed to impress the judges enough to move on to the next round of the competition. However, this decision did not sit well with viewers, who believed that Rana was more deserving of a spot in the quarter-finals. Rana, upon her shock exit, said that she had done her best and enjoyed the experience, but was disappointed to be going home. The judges, while agreeing that the dish was a disaster, ultimately made the decision to move Jerome forward in the competition.
Viewers of BBC Masterchef were left shocked after contestant Jerome made it through to the quarter-finals of the competition despite his disastrous dessert. The dessert, which was covered in malt vinegar and topped with pickled cherries, was met with disgust by judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Despite the judges’ reactions, Jerome’s dish secured him a spot in the next round of the competition. This decision sparked outrage among viewers, with many feeling that Rana, the eliminated contestant, was unfairly treated and deserved to move on instead.
The controversy surrounding Jerome’s dessert and his subsequent advancement in the competition led to a heated discussion among viewers and fans of the show. Social media platforms were flooded with comments criticizing the judges’ decision and expressing disbelief at Jerome’s selection for the quarter-finals. Despite the backlash, MasterChef will continue to air on BBC One at 7.30pm on Friday, giving viewers the opportunity to see how the competition unfolds and whether Jerome’s risky dessert will continue to impact his performance in future rounds.
