Well folks, I guess we can just end MasterChef right here because sweet angel boy Reece Hignell has officially left the kitchen and to quote My Chemical Romance: I’m not okay.
Maybe I had a soft spot for him as the show’s token vegan and token KatyCat, but simply cannot stress how hard I was rooting for him.
But unfortunately, no matter how hard I try, I am not Melissa Leong and therefore, did not have the power to save our beloved Reece tonight.
Thankfully, he had a good run and even got to meet his idol Katy Perry at one point this season.
Tonight’s episode saw the remaining contestants battle it out presenting a four-course meal for some of the country’s greatest chefs.
Ultimately, it came down to Reece and Callum, who served up vegetables and dessert respectively.
But unfortunately for Reece, the judges felt like he didn’t quite try hard enough, while Callum tried a little ~too~ hard.
So at this point it’s Reece or Callum. Fuck. #MasterChefAU
— Bel (@jello_bel) July 12, 2020
When the decision was handed down, poor, sweet Reece was sent packing.
https://twitter.com/TasMavridis/status/1282270679824400390
Fans were understandably heartbroken.
Reece’s elimination is homophobic #MasterchefAU
— Luka (he/him) (@Luka_Ritter) July 12, 2020
We simply cannot handle this.
nope nope nope nope i cannot deal with reece leaving. #MasterChefAU
— 𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕩 (@alexandrabennyy) July 12, 2020
Justice for our OG KatyCat.
Reece #masterchefau pic.twitter.com/D0M7zPRfJ3
— Mandy Cheevers 💉💉💉💉💉 (@MandyCheevers) July 12, 2020
Oh, and while we’re at it, give him a TV show too.
JUSTICE (and a tv show) FOR REECE #MasterChefAU
— Sophie Taylor 💫 (@sophieettaylor) July 12, 2020
Seriously, I’m sobbing. I cannot handle this.
Oh nooooo @reece_hignell!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #MasterChefAU pic.twitter.com/K3ZoNC2Jam
— Ariadne Quinn (@ariadne_quinn) July 12, 2020
OH MY GOSH NOOOOO REECE!!! #MasterChefAU
— Bugheadxx ミ☆ (@bugheadxxxx) July 12, 2020
I know, I know, every elimination when it gets down to the final few is tough. But GOD, I didn’t expect it to be THIS emotional.
All of the MasterChef contestants are just so wholesome, at least when a Bachie contestant gets the boot they’ve usually done something to warrant it. But all of these people are just trying to make tasty food! Can’t they all win? Give them all a prize! Participation trophies for all!
