MASTERCHEF contestant Linda broke down in tears as she was booted off show in a surprise move.
Furious fans of the BBC cooking show were shocked when the results were announced and flocked to Twitter to complain.
MasterChef fans were stunned to learn Linda had been axed at the end of Friday night's show.
Gregg Wallace, 58, delivered the blow saying: "The first contestant leaving us is Linda. Linda, lovely to have met you. It has been great fun."
Gregg then revealed Nickolas was the second person going home.
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His co-star John Torode, 57, congratulated them all for getting so far and said "Some of you absolutely nailed the brief and did extraordinary beautiful food."
Linda was then seen in a clip welling up at the news.
She said: "I'm quite upset.
"I'm more upset than I thought I was going to be."
"When it's time, it's time. But you don't realise how much it does mean when it does happen."
MasterChef fans had plenty to say about their fave Linda going.
One Tweeted: "I’m bawling - whyyyy do the best people leave after 1 bad dish - I can’t even."
A second said: "Nooooooo #Masterchef two of my faves."
A third chimed in: "Oh no! Really sad for Linda. Not sure who I'll be switching my loyalties to now."
A fourth said: "Oh I liked them two. Not a**** who wins this year."
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A fifth said: "Awww Linda!!!!! Noooooooo!!!!!"
