Christina exits competition after burn incident
MasterChef was thrown into chaos as contestant Christina, 51, was forced to leave the competition after suffering a burn to her chin while preparing a Brazilian dish.
Explosion in the kitchen
Christina took a risk by blending an extremely hot bisque, but when she opened the blender, it erupted onto her face. She immediately received medical attention and was escorted out of the competition.
Fans express concern
Viewers took to social media to express their shock and concern for Christina. One fan on Twitter wrote, "Bloody hell, that was dramatic. Explosion in the MasterChef kitchen. Poor woman - hope she's OK." Another fan added, "Exploding blenders. I expect lot of those this weekend. Hope she's ok."
Judges disappointed
The MasterChef judges were deeply saddened by Christina's departure, as she had shown great passion for preparing the dish tied to her culture. Judge Monica Galetti expressed her disappointment, saying, "I was really looking forward to trying her dish."
Uncertain return
It has not yet been announced whether Christina will be able to return to the show. In the meantime, Rosie, Charlie, and Tommy have progressed to the next round.