Published 13:09 IST, August 10th 2020

Why did Gethin Jones leave Masterchef? Know reason behind the star's decision

Popular Welsh Television presenter Gethin Jones says that he was gutted to leave Celebrity Masterchef midseason. Here is why he had to leave the show.

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Fans of Celebrity Masterchef UK were bummed when one of ir favourite contestants, Gethin Jones suddenly disappeared from show mid-season. 42-year-old Welsh presenter is best kwn as host of popular English television talk show One Show, where he has hosted celebrities like Katy Perry, Rowan Atkinson and etc. Gethin Jones reportedly left cooking reality show due to a medical condition. Read on to find out, "Why did Gethin Jones leave Masterchef?”

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Why did Gethin Jones leave Masterchef?

According to report of DigitalSpy, it was revealed by Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode from Celebrity Masterchef, that Gethin Jones had fallen ill. judges shared unfortunate news during last week's final, revealing that 42-year-old television presenter had to quit show due to an illness.  show presenter later explained that Jones was showing COVID-19 symptoms.

However, Gethin was back to co-host Monday, August 3, edition of show. On show, he opened up to his co-host Alex Jones about his decision to step away from Celebrity MasterChef. According to Digital Spy, talking about his premature departure from show Gethin Jones revealed that, he had symptoms for COVID.

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He furr, stated, he didn't get test in time, as re weren't many tests available at time. television presenter claimed that he spoke to his sister, who works in a hospital, she spoke to doctors, and y [said] assume COVID. Jones revealed that leaving Celebrity Masterchef (UK), was one of easiest decisions in world. 

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Is Gethin Jones unwell w?

Talking about his decision to leave cooking show, television star said that, re was way, he would go back to show and risk putting anyone else at risk. Gethin Jones furr revealed that he was absolutely gutted to leave like that. However, it seems as though, 42-year-old Welsh star has already recovered his health. In his latest Instagram post, Gethin Jones is seen, enjoying a Sunday Brunch. He has also made a comeback, as co-host of BBC’s One Show.

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Celebrity Masterchef contestants

Battling for title of Celebrity MasterChef champion 2020 were celebrities like Judi Love, Apprentice candidate Thomas Skinner, Olympian Sam Quek and former EastEnders actor Phil Daniels. Fans of reality show also got to see blind travel presenter Amar Latif, YouTuber and broadcaster Riyadh Khalaf and Olympian Sir Matw Pinsent. In end, YouTuber Riyadh Khalaf has crowned winner of this year's competition. Riyadh Khalaf won against English rower Sir Matw Pinsent and Olympic champion Sam Quek.

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13:09 IST, August 10th 2020