Masterchef 2016: viewers slam the show for ageism

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"What did Joe do wrong, except run a little late. NOTHING. Ageism #Masterchef," another person added on the micro blogging platform. "Can not believe Joe has gone out age is


just a number  #masterchef," posted another frustrated individual. In the final round, Joe was seen running late as he cooked up an array of courses for three previous MasterChef


winners.  He appeared to be eight minutes over and faced the wrath of the judges as he rushed to finish off cooking. Gregg was seen warning Joe that he was on "borrowed time" as


the grandfather arranged his first dish.  Joe's hands were also seen shaking as he attempted to carry the desserts to the table and eventually he had to take them through individually


to avoid spilling anything.  On leaving MasterChef, Joe said: "I'm immensely proud of where I've got to considering my age.  "I've had a great time, I wish it could


have lasted a bit longer," he added _MASTERCHEF CONTINUES ON BBC ONE TOMORROW AT 8.30PM._