Channel Ten explains Heston Blumenthal's mystery ailment after MasterChef Australia fans expressed 'concerns' that the celebrity chef 'did not look well' during finale episode

By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia

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Channel Ten has explained why Heston Blumenthal didn't seem quite himself during the finale episode of MasterChef Australia on Tuesday. 

A spokesperson for the network told Daily Mail Australia: 'Heston was recovering from a foot injury.' 

The British celebrity chef appeared as a guest judge, and fans watching at home raised the alarm when they noticed his unusual behaviour. 

Channel Ten has explained why Heston Blumenthal (pictured) didn't seem quite himself during the finale episode of MasterChef Australia on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the network told Daily Mail Australia: 'Heston was recovering from a foot injury'

Channel Ten has explained why Heston Blumenthal (pictured) didn't seem quite himself during the finale episode of MasterChef Australia on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the network told Daily Mail Australia: 'Heston was recovering from a foot injury' 

The 56-year-old appeared to limp as he entered the kitchen, and was shown saying very little during the duration of the episode. 

'Heston doesn't seem himself. Is that just me?' tweeted one concerned viewer while another noted, 'I noticed a limp when Heston entered.'

'Heston is looking… I'm concerned…' one more said, while another asked: 'What's wrong with Heston?' 

'Heston doesn't seem himself. Is that just me?' Tweeted one concerned viewer while another noted, 'I noticed a limp when Heston entered'

'Heston doesn't seem himself. Is that just me?' Tweeted one concerned viewer while another noted, 'I noticed a limp when Heston entered'

'Did anybody notice that Heston didn't use his right hand or arm much when eating and talking. Heston is not a well man,' someone else shared. 

'I hope you keep yourself well Heston. We've all noticed a lack in your usual self,' a viewer wrote while someone else said: 'Heston does not look well'.

'I hope Heston is okay, he hasn’t said anything the whole time he’s been there so far!' another tweeted. 

The 56-year-old appeared to limp as he entered the kitchen, and was shown saying very little during the duration of the episode

The 56-year-old appeared to limp as he entered the kitchen, and was shown saying very little during the duration of the episode

'I hope you keep yourself well Heston. We've all noticed a lack in your usual self' a viewer wrote while someone else said: 'Heston does not look well'. Pictured with his fellow judges

'I hope you keep yourself well Heston. We've all noticed a lack in your usual self' a viewer wrote while someone else said: 'Heston does not look well'. Pictured with his fellow judges 

The cooking competition finale saw fan favourites Billie McKay and Sarah Todd go head-to-head for the ultimate title of MasterChef. 

It was Billie who emerged victorious, winning the hefty $250,000 cash prize after a 'mind blowing' final dish. 

The pair were tasked with impressing Heston, each recreating an elaborate dessert from the five-star chef. 

Hetson gave Billie a nine out of 10, telling the cook: 'Billie, I love the fact that I could feel the emotion in that dish. And it was delicious. Nine out of ten.'

The cooking competition finale saw fan favourites Billie McKay win the hefty $250,000 cash prize after a 'mind blowing' effort at recreating an elaborate dessert designed by Heston

 The cooking competition finale saw fan favourites Billie McKay win the hefty $250,000 cash prize after a 'mind blowing' effort at recreating an elaborate dessert designed by Heston

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