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Celebrity MasterChef contestant Adam Pearson issued an “apology” to viewers after he took part in the show.
Pearson, a presenter and disability advocate, competed on the BBC series alongside Coronation Street’s Ryan Thomas, Strictly pro Katya Jones, DJ Lisa Snowdown and Drag Race UK star Kitty Scott-Claus.
However, in Tuesday’s episode (30 August) of the cookery competition, Pearson, 37, was eliminated after messing up the chicken in his jambalaya.
Pearson, who was diagnsoed with neurofibromatosis type I when he was five years old, shared a video on Twitter after the episode aired, apologising to those he disappointed.
He said: “I know. I’m sorry, I know. You don’t have to tweet me, you don’t have to tell me, you don’t have to call me – I know.
“All my WhatsApp has been is disappointment from family. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. Again, to reiterate, I know and I’m sorry.”
He captioned the video: “So after tonight’s @MasterChefUK performance I feel the obligatory ‘celebrity’ apology is merited.
“I let you down, me down and let us down. I hope that, in time, you can ALL forgive me and let me return, stronger than ever. I take FULL accountability, I own this, Yours, Adam.”
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Following the apology, Pearson was supported by his fans, who hailed him as “a fab contestant”. However, Pearson stepped in to clarify that his message had, in fact, been a joke, tweeting: “Sarcasm, one of the many skills I offer.”
Snowden was named the standout chef in the episode.
Celebrity MasterChef continues on Thursday 1 September at 8pm on BBC One.