CELEBRITY Masterchef viewers last night rallied around just one contestant – kids TV legend Paul Chuckle.
The 74-year-old star – one half of the Chucklevision duo when his brother Barry was still alive – sailed through to the quarter-finals.
One fan echoed many when they tweeted: “Paul Chuckle is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs.”
Another wrote: “Paul Chuckle seems to be eternally an incredibly hard-working, pleasant and humble person.”
Others called for him to have his own cooking show, with a third posting: “Oh my heart, Paul Chuckle is a delight.”
Paul, who only took up cooking in lockdown, made mushroom spinach and sundried tomato risotto, served on a cauliflower steak.
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He posted on Twitter after the show: “QUARTER FINALISTS!!! I personally cannot believe it!”
Paul, Love Island’s Faye Winter and McFly star Danny Jones are now contesting the semi-final of the show.
Comedian Kae Kurd was eliminated by judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
His departure came hot on the high-heels of Nancy Dell’Olio, who was forced off the programme the previous night.
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On Friday night the three remaining celebrities will compete for the first two semi-final places.
They must cook a faultless two-course meal that is judged by hosts John and Gregg, plus three former contestants on the show.
