Celebrity MasterChef viewers were left frustrated during the latest episode, with some accusing the BBC cooking competition of falling short on basic kitchen hygiene.
As the tension unfolded in the professional kitchen, fans headed to Twitter to ask why several of the celebrity contestants appeared to be cooking without hairnets.
Friday night’s instalment ended in disappointment for Karen Gibson and Dom Littlewood, who were both sent home after failing to win over judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Questions raised: Celebrity MasterChef fans were unhappy as they asked why contestants were not wearing hairnets in the kitchen
During the episode, viewers watched Olympic hockey star Sam Quek, EastEnders actor Phil Daniels and Karen attempt to deliver dishes capable of impressing the judging duo.
But for some watching at home, the food was not the only talking point. A number of fans argued that contestants with longer hair should have been wearing hairnets, insisting the apparent oversight went against standard food hygiene expectations.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: “Why don’t those with long hair wear a hair net in line with food hygiene standards?”
Another echoed the complaint, posting: “Long hair in the kitchen and no hairnet — Grrr!”
Bizarre: Viewers took to Twitter to question why some of the stars weren’t wearing hairnets, despite being in a professional kitchen setting
Annoyed: Many took to social media to share their outrage. Current food safety regulations state the use of a hairnet cannot be enforced
A third also tweeted: ‘Why did last night Celebrity Masterchef contestants not have nets on their hair while cooking? That would not happen in a professional kitchen. Hair in your food. No no.’
One also posted: ‘I wish they were wearing hair nets though… nobody wants a hair choking them as they eat their lunch -gag gag.’
Food Safety regulations state that when working in a kitchen long hair must be tied back, which in Sam’s case it was, but the use of a hairnet is not enforced.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Celebrity Masterchef for comment.
In the clear: Dom Littlewood was the only star free of critique, due to his bald head
Dominic Littlewood was the only star free of critique, due to his bald head.
Friday’s show saw fans both Karen and Dom eliminated from the show after failing to win over the panel with the dishes.
Karen was forced to serve her duck undercooked after running out of time, while Dom dished up soggy carrot bhajis and a prawn curry.
Sam and Phil advanced to the second round, with a new group of stars set to complete in the famous kitchen next week.
Celebrity Masterchef continues on Wednesday at 9pm on BBC One.
Tragic: Friday’s show saw Dom and Karen Gibson (pictured) after failing to impress the judges with their dishes
