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A MASTERCHEF contestant has given a health update as they returned to the show following a horror accident.

Londoner Charlotte left viewers stunned when she had a mishap in the TV kitchen earlier this week.

MasterChef contestant Charlotte has given a health update after slicing the top of her finger off
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MasterChef contestant Charlotte has given a health update after slicing the top of her finger offCredit: BBC
The Londoner was forced to miss a challenge as she was rushed to medics
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The Londoner was forced to miss a challenge as she was rushed to medicsCredit: BBC
Charlotte told Gregg Wallace during tonight's show that she was healing well
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Charlotte told Gregg Wallace during tonight's show that she was healing wellCredit: BBC

The IT programmer from London preparing spicy vegan dumplings when her knife slipped.

Charlotte shouted for help as cameras panned, revealing she had sliced the top of her finger off.

Holding her wound as it poured with blood, she looked panicked as she told the film crew she'd cut herself and needed a plaster.

John Torode rushed over and said: "I'm sorry to say this, but you've actually cut the top of your finger off."

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Following the ordeal, the 42-year-old returned to MasterChef tonight and gave a health update.

As she was welcomed back by Gregg Wallace, Charlotte could be seen sporting a bandage on her finger.

She told the 59-year-old: "I'm good thanks, I'm healing well.

"I'm so happy to be back."

Despite the setback the vegan was delighted after being put through to the next round.

After watching Charlotte slice her finger open earlier in the week queasy fans had flooded social media with comments.

MasterChef contestant forced off BBC show after suffering gruesome injury - as judge John Torode rushes her out for medical attention

One wrote: "Did they have to show us the top of her finger cut off?"

Another said: "I was not prepared for someone chopping the end of their finger off in the first 30seconds of #MasterChef tonight."

"Charlotte cooking with a bit of claret. Good bloody start," wrote a third.

"Vegan food can be really exciting! *immediately chops own finger into the meal*" added another.

Despite the setback the vegan was delighted after being put through to the next round
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Despite the setback the vegan was delighted after being put through to the next roundCredit: BBC
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