Masterchef contestant is SUING the show's producers for pressuring her to keep filming

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While cooking fans wait for the 12th season of Fox's Masterchef to debut later this year, one of the contestants from Season 11 is suing the show's producers.Masterchef contestant Mary Jayne, 59, is suing three production companies behind the reality competition series, claiming they ignored her when she said she suffered a stroke on the morning of March 10.The contestant alleges that she told producers prior to filming that she didn't think she could film that day, but they insisted she completed a baking challenge that resulted in a grueling 14-hour day.

Lawsuit:While cooking fans wait for the 12th season of Fox's Masterchef to debut later this year, one of the contestants from Season 11 is suing the show's producers Contestant:Masterchef contestant Mary Jayne, 59, is suing three production companies behind the reality competition series, claiming they ignored her when she said she suffered a stroke on the morning of March 10Mary claims she told the show's medic that she was having difficulty moving her leg once she got to the set.However the show's producers denied her request for help and pressured her to keep filming.

She continued telling the producers throughout the day about her condition - including the left side of her body sagging - with makeup and hair artists along with fellow competitors made aware of her injuries.

Medic:Mary claims she told the show's medic that she was having difficulty moving her leg once she got to the setThe lawsuit also alleges that she was only taken to the hospital when one of her fellow competitors insisted that Jayne be taken to the hospital.While the lawsuit doesn't reveal what kind of treatment she was given, she said it was a 14-hour day before she returned to her hotel.The.