Trans row over Celebrity MasterChef contestant Cheryl Hole’s previous use of the term ‘terf’ before her appearance on the show

• Cheryl Hole, 29, featured in the debut series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 

A transgender row has emerged over Celebrity MasterChef contestant Cheryl Hole’s previous use of the word ‘terf’ before her appearance on the show. 

Hole, 29, featured in the debut series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 and took part in this week’s episode of the cooking show where she was eliminated. 

It has now been revealed that Hole, whose real name is Luke Underwood-Bleach, used the term ‘terf’, meaning trans-exclusionary radical feminist – considered as a slur against those with gender-critical views. 

She also performed to an audience including children at Dorset’s Camp Bestival in 2021. 

The BBC has been slammed for the star’s ‘completely inappropriate’ appearance on MasterChef, which is a favourite for many families, The Telegraph reported. 

The BBC has been slammed for its ‘inappropriate’ decision to include drag queen Cheryl Hole (pictured) on Celebrity MasterChef

Hole, 29, featured in the debut series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019 and took part in this week’s episode of the cooking show where she was eliminated

Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith said: ‘Clearly, I disagree with the use of the term ”terf”. 

‘Cheryl Hole should take note of the fact that their critics are not wishing to completely cancel them like many of those who subscribe to gender ideology do of those with gender-critical views.’ 

‘Tolerance and diversity must apply to all lawful viewpoints.’ 

Lucy Marsh, who researched drag queens for the Family Education Trust, said: ‘It is completely inappropriate because MasterChef is a family show and drag is not family friendly in any circumstances.

‘It’s highly sexualised, niche, adult-only entertainment.’ 

Author and advocacy director at the campaign group Sex Matters, Helen Joyce, wrote on Twitter: ‘ ”Cheryl Hole’, geddit? There’s no demographic other than women that the state broadcaster – which everyone who has a TV must pay for, by law – would be so willing to insult and demean.’ 

Hole competed against stars Jamelia, an R&B singer; pop star Samantha Fox; Wynne Evans and DJ Locksmith from the band Rudimental

Lucy Marsh, who researched drag queens for the Family Education Trust, said: ‘It is completely inappropriate because MasterChef is a family show and drag is not family friendly in any circumstances’ 

Hole finished in fourth place on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before later featuring in the spin-off series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World last year

Hole competed in the kitchen against stars Jamelia, an R&B singer; pop star Samantha Fox; Wynne Evans and DJ Locksmith from the band Rudimental. 

She finished in fourth place on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before later featuring in the spin-off series RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs the World last year. 

Talking to the BBC this week, Hole referenced the homophobic double stabbing in Clapham, London, as a reason to ‘have our voices and stories heard and show we’re nothing to be feared’.

MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.  

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