BBC Celebrity Masterchef fans were devastated to learn Gethin Jones had dropped out of the competition this evening after making it to the final seven.
After impressing a celebrity chef in the first half of the show, The One Show host suddenly pulled out of the show after falling ill.
Returning to the infamous Masterchef kitchen, hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace explained that Gethin would not be coming back.
Gregg said: “Can I start by saying Gethin is not joining us, he is unwell. I’m sure, like all of us, you wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.”
The voiceover then added: “With Gethin unwell and unable to continue in the competition, it’s down to the last six to continue in the final.”
Getting back to business, the six remaining contestants continued cooking – but viewers were left distracted by Gethin’s disappearance.
Celebrity Masterchef fans were devastated to learn Gethin Jones had dropped out of the competition
Taking to their keyboards, Celebrity Masterchef fans expressed their concerns for Gethin’s health, disappointed he had left the competition.
One said: “Oh no @GethincJones has gone because he’s poorly, what a shame for him.”
“Gethin… nooooooo,” added a second.
Gregg Wallace explained that Gethin would not be coming back (Image: BBC)
And a third wondered: “What happened to @GethincJones?”
Earlier in the episode, Italian chef Aldo Zilli appeared on the show, teaching the celebrity finalists some of his most beloved recipes.
Gethin was instructed to cook a piece of fish on a bed of polenta, decorated with seasonal vegetables as a garnish.
Gethin Jones had won a number of admirers during his stint on the show (Image: BBC)
Praising Gethin’s cooking, presenter Gregg swooned: “I think it’s an absolute triumph my friend.”
The Welsh TV personality was thrilled with his feedback, telling the cameras: “I’m absolutely buzzing after that.”
Unfortunately, his unexpected exit – and the elimination later in the episode – meant just Sir Matthew Pinsent, Sam Quek and Riyadh Khalaf remained in the competition.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
