Celebrity chef Matt Tebbut was removed from his role on Masterchef: The Professionals just one series into his tenure. The decision came hours before the show was set to go live. Tebbut, 52, expressed his frustration in an interview with the Go To Food podcast, criticizing the show’s producers for the abrupt termination. The Sun first reported earlier this year that Tebbut had been let go without prior notice. His departure left the show in a state of uncertainty, with no immediate replacement announced. Tebbut described the situation as “brutal,” highlighting the lack of communication from the BBC. The incident has sparked discussions about the stability of casting decisions on reality TV shows. The BBC has not yet issued an official statement regarding the matter.