BBC Celebrity MasterChef viewers distracted by Joe Swash's hair transformation

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EastEnders actor, who recently married Stacey Solomon, was a runner-up on the hit BBC cooking show after stepping into the kitchen last year.

This time he was back to actually judge the quarter finals - much to the surprise of viewers. Paul Elliott, of ChuckleVision fame, was facing off against Love Island's Faye Winters and McFly's Danny Jones for a spot in the semi-finals.

The three remaining celebrities were tasked with cooking a faultless two-course meal that was judged by hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace, but also by three former contenders including Joe, 2010 champion Lisa Faulkner and 2021 Christmas special champion Judi Love. Read more First Dates' Fred Sirieix shares sweet announcement about daughter Andrea But it was Joe's drastic change in hair colour which grabbed the attention of some viewers.

The actor is known for his ginger locks, but has dyed his hair almost black. @joannem5569 asked: "Has Joe dyed his hair? #CelebrityMasterchef. " @LoudlyNotsaying commented: "Joe should have dyed his beard stubble too because now it just looks odd #CelebrityMasterchef. "@pavarottishighc pondered: "I thought Joe was a redhead. . ? #celebritymasterchef. " @ruth_clark added: "#MasterChefUK #celebritymasterchef has Joe got boot polish on his hair?" READ MORE Nicola Peltz reveals why she didn't wear Victoria Beckham wedding dress First Dates 'most awkward date ever' ends in brutal two-word description Gogglebox star claims bosses 'sacked' her for being 'too rude' Celebrity MasterChef viewers have same demand for Paul Chuckle's career Richard Madeley under fire for 'insensitive' interview over helicopter death Read more TV and showbiz news here .