The moment that DESTROYED My Kitchen Rules

The moment that DESTROYED My Kitchen Rules: Colin Fassnidge reveals the one scandal that turned off viewers – as cancellation rumours swirl

My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge has revealed that a scandal from the 2018 season was the beginning of the end for Seven’s once-unbeatable cooking show.

The Irish chef, 46, told The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Thursday that the bullying saga involving Sonya Mefaddi and Hadil Faiza turned viewers off. 

‘I think we’re getting crucified for a little incident a couple of years ago with Sonya and Hadil. Remember they got kicked out?’ he said.

That was it! My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge (pictured) has revealed that a scandal from the 2018 season was the beginning of the end for Seven’s once-unbeatable cooking show

‘The drama went through the roof and a lot of people got turned off,’ he added. 

Sonya and Hadil were infamously axed from the series in 2018, following accusations they had bullied the other contestants.  

Their dismissal was sparked by a dinner party showdown with rivals Jess Alvial and Emma Byron, known as the ‘Botox sisters’.

Tipping point: The Irish chef, 46, told The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Thursday that the bullying saga involving Sonya Mefaddi (left) and Hadil Faiza (right) turned viewers off

Tipping point: The Irish chef, 46, told The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Thursday that the bullying saga involving Sonya Mefaddi (left) and Hadil Faiza (right) turned viewers off

Tensions reached fever pitch when Sonya and Hadil made unkind remarks about Jess and Emma’s physical appearance. 

They then screamed at the other contestants, calling them ‘disrespectful a**eholes.’

Following this incident, they were removed from the competition. 

Nail in the coffin? My Kitchen Rules continues to struggle in the ratings, and Colin isn't shying away from the fact he could lose his job if things don't improve. Pictured with Pete Evans (left) and Manu Feildel (right)

Nail in the coffin? My Kitchen Rules continues to struggle in the ratings, and Colin isn’t shying away from the fact he could lose his job if things don’t improve. Pictured with Pete Evans (left) and Manu Feildel (right)

My Kitchen Rules continues to struggle in the ratings, and Colin isn’t shying away from the fact he could lose his job if things don’t improve. 

Speaking to 2GB’s Chris Smith earlier this week, he pulled no punches while blaming Seven’s management for the failure of the show.

‘Not everyone’s watching it at the moment because we’ve got some people in Channel Seven who don’t know how to program a show!’ he said.

'We've got some people who don't know how to program a show!' Speaking to 2GB's Chris Smith earlier this week, Colin blamed Seven's management for the failure of My Kitchen Rules

‘We’ve got some people who don’t know how to program a show!’ Speaking to 2GB’s Chris Smith earlier this week, Colin blamed Seven’s management for the failure of My Kitchen Rules

My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals’ ratings 

  • Sunday, February 2: 498,000
  • Monday, February 3: 517,000
  • Tuesday, February 4: 402,000
  • Wednesday, February 5: 428,000
  • Sunday, February 10: 476,000
  • Monday, February 11: 439,000
  • Tuesday, February 12: 422,000

All ratings are five-city metro

My Kitchen Rules, which used to be one of Australia’s the most popular prime time shows, has failed to deliver with its new format, dubbed MKR: The Rivals.

The program has averaged just 456,000 metro viewers since its premiere on Sunday, February 2. 

On Wednesday night, MKR: The Rivals had just 422,000 metro viewers, while Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight had an audience of 1.178 million.

MKR was also beaten by Channel 10’s Australian Survivor: All Stars (572,000), Seven’s The Chase (500,000) and ABC’s Hard Quiz (597,000).

Thrashed: On Wednesday night, MKR had just 422,000 metro viewers, while Channel Nine's Married At First Sight had an audience of 1.178 million. Pictured: MAFS star Hayley Vernon

Thrashed: On Wednesday night, MKR had just 422,000 metro viewers, while Channel Nine’s Married At First Sight had an audience of 1.178 million. Pictured: MAFS star Hayley Vernon

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