Grace Dent breaks down in tears on MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special
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On Thursday's intense MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special, Grace Dent was overcome with emotion when her cooking was praised and she couldn't help but cry.
The food evaluator, who was 50 years old, couldn't control her feelings when the judges, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, complimented a meal she had prepared for the program.
Dent, who frequently critiques on BBC’s MasterChef, participated in their holiday special by preparing a flavorful butter chicken entree accompanied by rice.
After presenting her dish to the judges, Dent appeared noticeably nervous as she waited for their professional evaluation of the meal she had cooked.
Sharing their thoughts on Dent's cuisine, Torode expressed his admiration, stating that he really enjoyed it. Wallace chimed in, exclaiming that he could consume it generously from a ladle and commending Dent for a job well done!
Following some favorable comments, Wallace inquired of Dent: "Golly, you're rendered speechless. I've never observed you in this state. Are you doing okay, my friend?"
A sentimental Dent responded by saying, "Please don't, really."
I had intended to make numerous clever remarks and engage in playful banter, but instead I find myself sitting here with a quivering lip.
Dent mentioned that she is filled with pride and became emotional, shedding tears.
The special episode of MasterChef, called "Battle of the Critics," was aired on the BBC. This particular episode was unique in that it featured food critics instead of home cooks competing against one another. The critics were divided into two teams, and they were each given the task of preparing a full course meal. The judges were the usual MasterChef experts: John Torode and Gregg Wallace. The critics worked hard to impress them with their creations, but only one team was declared the winner at the end of the competition. It was an exciting and intense event, made even better by the impressive culinary skills displayed by the critics.
"I apologize. I'm not sure what's happening to me," she included.
When Dent went back to her desk and talked to the cameras afterwards, she shared, "I didn't really know how much it meant to me until they complimented my food in the end and that's when my emotions surfaced."
"It relieves all of the burden from your shoulders. I felt more buoyant and excited, and definitely a bit satisfied with my accomplishment."
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Grace prepared a dish consisting of butter chicken and rice for the panel of judges.
The television program called MasterChef has created a special episode entitled Battle Of The Critics.
On Thursday's exceptional installment, five eatery evaluators were given the challenge of concocting the ultimate plate. Dent worked alongside Leyla Kazim, William Sitwell, Jimi Famurewa, and Jay Rayner in the cooking area.
In the final of MasterChef: Battle of the Critics 2023, Rayner, who is a restaurant critic, was declared the champion. He was given a valuable trophy that was designed like a knife and fork.
After a brief stint in the jungle on this year's edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, Dent had to leave due to medical reasons.
Dent acknowledged that her choice would be the most significant remorse she would ever feel in her life.
The television program, I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, airs on the channel ITV.
During a conversation following her departure from the program, the reviewer of eateries expressed that choosing to leave would be deemed as the pinnacle of remorse throughout her existence.
On the post-finale episode of ITV's I'm a Celebrity Coming Out, which showcases the former campmates adapting to life outside of the jungle, she finally spoke about her sudden exit.
In a recent episode on Wednesday, 13 December, Dent revealed that although leaving camp wasn't what she wanted to do, life inside was difficult due to the fact that she had no control.
"There's nowhere to escape," she added. "And you're stuck with individuals who, in usual circumstances, you wouldn't want to share a sleeping area with. For instance, Nigel Farage."
The Independent was informed by a representative of the show that Grace Dent is no longer a part of it for medical reasons. The spokesperson expressed that she was a wonderful campmate and that both her co-celebrities and admirers will feel her absence.
