Accusations of ‘sabotage’ flew on Tuesday night’s episode of My Kitchen Rules.
Aaron started the controversy when he called the other teams ‘basic.’
However, what really got tongues wagging was when Christian from Melbourne accused Chris and Aaron’s team of sabotage.
Christian believed they were intentionally giving harsh criticisms to mess up the other teams and improve their own chances of winning the competition.
The trouble began when Chris and Aaron criticised the first two dishes made by Claudean and Anthony during their Instant Restaurant round.
Chris (R) and Aaron (L) criticised the first two dishes made by Claudean and Anthony that were well-received during their Instant Restaurant round, prompting speculation that the pair were ‘sabotaging’ the other team
Claudean and Anthony, a couple from Brisbane who almost got eliminated in the previous round, impressed both the table of guests and the judges, Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel, with their first two courses.
Colin and Manu gave Claudean and Anthony a score of nine each for their zucchini flower appetizer, while their rabbit main course received a nine from Manu and an eight from Colin.
But Aaron and Chris were not as enthusiastic as the judges or the other teams.
Colin (left) and Manu (right) gave Claudean and Anthony a score of nine each for their zucchini flower appetizer
Aaron and Chris were not as enthusiastic as the judges or the other teams: ‘I don’t necessarily think it was a threatening start,’ said Chris
‘I don’t necessarily think it was a threatening start,’ said Chris. ‘We want to be impressed, and if someone doesn’t impress us with a dish, well they’re going to hear about it.’
Chris went on to slam the rabbit main dish too, saying he was underwhelmed by the ratio of mash and the flavour too.
Aaron echoed these critiques, claiming the rabbit was ‘chalky’ and lacking in taste.
Christian (pictured right) accused them of having hidden motives for their criticism
Because Chris and Aaron were the only ones at the table who didn’t like the main dish, Christian accused them of having hidden motives for their criticism.
‘I think Aaron and Chris are very, very critical of what was a very, very good dish. Is this a tactic? Are they trying to throw everyone off?’ he said.
When it was time to give overall scores for the meals, all the MKR teams gave Claudean and Anthony scores of six or seven, but Aaron and Chris only gave them a four.
This made Claudean think that the other contestants were ‘playing games.’
‘I think the guest teams’ score of 29 was low,’ she said. ‘I think that we have been scored harshly.’
It comes after Christian stunned Brigita with a very blunt question on Monday night’s episode.
As the contestants gathered round the dinner table Christian boldly said he had to discuss ‘the elephant in the room that needs addressing’.
Tensions came to a head during Monday night’s heated episode of My Kitchen Rules, after Christian asked fellow contestant Brigita a very blunt question
‘Are you pregnant,’ Christian asked Brigita.
His personal question left the fellow contestants and judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge in shock as they all expressed their disbelief he would ask such a thing.
‘Are you calling me fat?’ a defiant Brigita shot back.
However, Brigita and her sister Patricija then confirmed she was indeed pregnant, bringing the tensions in the room down.
As the contestants gathered round the dinner table Christian, 34, boldly asked Brigita if she was pregnant. Pictured: Sisters Brigita (right) and Patricija (left)
Fellow contestant Marcus (pictured) could not hide his shock at hearing Christian openly ask the personal question
‘Yes, I’m a big elephant – a six-month-pregnant elephant,’ Brigita said while her sister Patricija added: ‘First team of three! Whoo!’
Christian later admitted he took a ‘big risk’ asking the personal question and it easily could have backfired on him if he was wrong.
It is generally considered a social faux pas to ask a woman if she is pregnant, as it is seen as a personal question which makes assumptions about her appearance.
The new season of Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules launched earlier this month and judge Colin Fassnidge has promised viewers they are in for quite a ride.
Speaking to Yahoo LIfestyle, the celebrity chef said ‘We’ve had MKR in the past, but now we’ve got MKR on steroids.’
The 49-year-old celebrity chef added that fans can expect a ‘little bit of drama’, after last year’s low key competition . Pictured: The new cast of MKR
