MasterChef grand finale: Heston Blumenthal’s appearance sparks concern

Channel Ten has issued a statement after an appearance by celeb chef Heston Blumenthal in the MasterChef grand finale sparked concern among viewers.

Channel 10 has spoken out about Heston Blumenthal’s health after his appearance in the MasterChef Fans & Favourites finale sparked concerns.

Viewers took to social media to point out he wasn’t himself and appeared “really off” during Tuesday night’s episode, which saw Billie McKay crowned the winner of season 14 against runner-up Sarah Todd.

Viewers noted that Blumenthal wasn’t himself.

Others pointed out that he was uncharacteristically quiet.

Heston doesn’t seem himself. Is that just me? #MasterChefAU

— Natacha Maloon (@natachamaloon) July 12, 2022

Is Heston ok? I mean does he seem a little different or is he speaking differently? #MasterChefAU

— Lee (@GreenPea123) July 12, 2022

Has Heston been suffering some kind of illness? He doesn’t look 100%. I know he has recently revealed he has ADHD #MasterChefAU

— Dancing Dan (@DancingDanB) July 12, 2022

I hope Heston is ok, he hasn’t said anything the whole time he’s been there so far! #MasterChefAU

— Katie Maree (@ricekat79) July 12, 2022

Whoa…..
Is Heston sick?!??
🥺🥺🥺

#masterchefau

— Stolli2Stout (@stolli2stout) July 12, 2022

Heston does not look well #MasterChefAU

— russell tuxford (@russell64635448) July 12, 2022

#MasterChefAU I hope you keep yourself well Heston. We've all noticed a lack in your usual self.

— Olinda (@xOlindax) July 12, 2022

Earlier, Blumenthal could be seen with a visible limp as he entered the room.

Heeeeere's Heston! 🙌 #MasterChefAUpic.twitter.com/Ut9ngWl1VO

— MasterChef Australia (@masterchefau) July 12, 2022

Ten has confirmed to news.com.au that the British celebrity chef was simply “recovering from a foot injury”.

The nailbiting grand finale saw two returning players go head-to-head for the $250,000 prize money.

Victorian chef Sarah Todd, who placed ninth on the sixth season of MasterChef, was up against series seven winner Billie McKay.

And in the end, Billie emerged victorious – beating out Sarah by just a couple of points, following an early stumble with the night’s first challenge.

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