Masterchef fans all have the same complaint as show reveals brand-new format – with Gordon Ramsay joining the show

MASTERCHEF fans objected tonight as the show tore up its longstanding format.

Gregg Wallace and John Torode explained that there would now be an ‘audition’ round – with the pair no longer marching about shouting while the contestants cook.

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Instead, dishes are presented to them in a new Tasting Room, as happens in the Aussie version of the show.

And in another twist, Gordon Ramsay is going to be brought in to tutor the finalists this year.

However, not everyone was impressed, with one viewer tweeting: “Why f**k with a format that works?”

Another said: “This new #masterchef format isn’t working for me. It feels really lacking in oomph. And why are other competitors sitting there like spare parts, commenting from the sidelines?”

However, one insisted: “So pleased @MasterChefUK is following in the footsteps of @masterchefau at last with a audition round. Australia’s had this right for years!”

Gregg introduced the changes at the start of tonight’s opening show, saying: “Welcome to the Masterchef kitchen – your chance to showcase your cookery skill and who knows, perhaps even fulfil a dream.”

John added: “This year we’re changing things up a bit. This is an audition round – you’ve all brought your own ingredients and we’ve asked you to cook for us your signature dish.

“However, you’ll be serving to us in the brand new tasting room which means that we will not be in here watching you cook.

“The only thing we will see is the plate of food you put in front of us.”

Gregg went on: “There are three Masterchef aprons there. When we’ve tasted all the dishes John and I will choose out three favourites.

“Those top three chefs will grab an apron straight away. The remaining six you will get the chance to cook again for four remaining aprons.”

Speaking about Gordon’s appearance on The One Show earlier tonight Gregg explained: “We often roll out the big guns.

“It doesn’t get much bigger than the Gordon, do they? I mean he’s probably the most famous chef in the world right now I reckon.”