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CELEBRITY Masterchef viewers last night rallied around just one contestant - kids TV legend Paul Chuckle.

The 74-year-old star - one half of the Chucklevision duo when his brother Barry was still alive - sailed through to the quarter-finals.

TV star Paul Chuckle has been praised for his kind nature
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TV star Paul Chuckle has been praised for his kind nature
He looked fearful as the stars waiting to hear who was going home
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He looked fearful as the stars waiting to hear who was going home
In the end it was comedian Kae Kurd who had to leave the competition
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In the end it was comedian Kae Kurd who had to leave the competition

One fan echoed many when they tweeted: "Paul Chuckle is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs."

Another wrote: "Paul Chuckle seems to be eternally an incredibly hard-working, pleasant and humble person."

Others called for him to have his own cooking show, with a third posting: "Oh my heart, Paul Chuckle is a delight."

Paul, who only took up cooking in lockdown, made mushroom spinach and sundried tomato risotto, served on a cauliflower steak.

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He posted on Twitter after the show: "QUARTER FINALISTS!!! I personally cannot believe it!"

Paul, Love Island's Faye Winter and McFly star Danny Jones are now contesting the semi-final of the show.

Comedian Kae Kurd was eliminated by judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

His departure came hot on the high-heels of Nancy Dell'Olio, who was forced off the programme the previous night.

On Friday night the three remaining celebrities will compete for the first two semi-final places.

They must cook a faultless two-course meal that is judged by hosts John and Gregg, plus three former contestants on the show.

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