Celebrity MasterChef fans are rooting for Angellica Bell to take the crown following the show’s tense semi-final – including dashed hopeful, Rebecca Addlington.
The TV star has won hearts throughout her time on the BBC 1 competition with her cheerful attitude and warm personality, which recently saw her present a baked Alaska in a tearful tribute to her “great” husband, presenter Michael Underwood.
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Wednesday’s episode saw her claim another victory as her dishes of duck breast and chocolate mousse cake won her a place in the series final.
Olympic swimmer Adlington, who was booted from the show following her disastrous dessert, led a wave of support for Bell, Tweeting: “Rooting for you all the way.”
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Her comments came after Bell posted that she was “genuinely upset” to see her friend leave the show and described her as “an amazing cook” and a “beautiful person, in and out.”
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Viewer Sonia Pain added: “I couldn’t agree more xxx huge congratulations to you too Angellica xxx.”
While many shared their disappointment that Adlington did not make it through the penultimate round, one viewer said of Bell: “My winner from the start make it real.”
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Another added: “Congratulations will be cheering you on.”
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Bell will join fellow finalists and TV regulars Ulrika Jonsson and Dev Griffin when the Celebrity MasterChef final airs on Friday at 8.30pm on BBC 1.