Celebrity MasterChef Fans Furious at BBC Blunder Over Winner Spoiler

Showdown Over Spoiler

Celebrity MasterChef fans were left seething last night as the BBC accidentally gave away the winner of the show in a blunder that left viewers outraged. The highly anticipated finale, which aired on BBC One on Friday night, saw Welshman Wynne Evans crowned as champion. However, those who were unable to watch the live broadcast were left fuming when the BBC revealed the winner on their website with a headline that was intended to be spoiler-free.

Bungled Headline Exposes Winner

Millions of viewers who were watching the Rugby World Cup opener instead of Celebrity MasterChef were caught off guard by the headline mishap. The supposedly innocuous article titled "Celebrity MasterChef winner revealed after grand final" inadvertently spoiled the winner by tagging 'Wales' as a topic for the story, as Wynne was the only finalist from Wales. This mistake led to fans discovering the outcome by accident when trying to avoid spoilers.

Frustrations Ventured on Social Media

Angry viewers quickly took to social media to express their frustration over the spoiler. Many fans posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling out the BBC for ruining the outcome. One Twitter user angrily commented, "Pretty sure that's a spoiler," while another sarcastically wrote, "Tell me who won Celebrity MasterChef without telling me who won Celebrity MasterChef," accompanied by a screenshot of the mistake. Another irate viewer criticized the BBC, saying, "Pretty sure putting this in a Wales template is a spoiler in itself." A fourth furious fan exclaimed, "Final spoiled thanks to you," blaming the broadcaster for announcing the winner without any warning.

A Short and Sweet Finale

The frustration didn't end there, as fans also took issue with the length of the final episode. After enduring numerous episodes of Celebrity MasterChef, viewers were dismayed to discover that the series finale lasted just 30 minutes. This resulted in a rushed conclusion, as Wynne, Amy, and Luca prepared their impressive three-course meals in record time. Disappointed fans expressed their dissatisfaction with one commenting, "Unfortunately didn't listen last time, the final is always too short – can easily make it an hour-long show… disappointed." Another viewer echoed this sentiment, stating, "Should the final of Celebrity MasterChef not be an hour? Seems rather rushed in half an hour. Should definitely be an hour!"

John Torode and Gregg Wallace Congratulate Wynne

Despite the controversies surrounding the finale, judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace congratulated Wynne on his well-deserved victory. The Welshman emerged as the winner, defeating rivals Luca and Amy to claim the coveted Celebrity MasterChef title and cement his culinary prowess.