MKR viewers 'heartbroken' after sad development for fan favourite couple: 'Felt their pain'

Viewers were left feeling heartbroken during Monday's episode of MKR, as fan favourite team Simone and Viviana served up their bold menu at their Ultimate Instant Restaurant. The best friends from QLD, dubbed the 'Modern Italians' have won favour with viewers throughout the competition thanks to their humble natures and undeniable talent in the kitchen.

Despite their incredible skills, it was a tough night for the popular team as their menu was deemed hit and miss by their guests and judges Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. The pressure was particularly high for the pair following their first triumphant Instant Kitchen where they were awarded the highest scores in MKR history.

The main course was where Simone and Viviana struggled the most, with Manu expressing disappointment in their pappardelle and Colin being underwhelmed by the undercooked rice in their risotto.

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After the tough feedback on their mains, Viviana broke down in the kitchen, needing a moment to compose herself before starting on the desserts.

"This challenge is destroying. It destroys your mind," she said through tears.

“We’re not professional, amore, we’re home cooks. This is hard," Simone empathetically replied.

Fans heartbroken over Simone and Viviana's cook

Fans rushed to social media to show support for the pair, with most of them saying they hope they will win the series.

"When Viviana started crying I started crying I feel sorry for her but I still love them and hope they win 2024 ❤️," someone wrote on Instagram.

"I was so 💔💔💔 but super proud of you guys 👏👏👏your support for each other is just beautiful ❤️ well done," added another.

The sympathy continued on Facebook with comments such as:

"I think we all felt their pain."

"My heart was breaking for them tonight. I totally love these guys."

"This was heartbreaking to watch... I'm glad they finished on a high... my fav team."

And "It’s heartbreaking watching the critiques for Simone and Viviana tonight."

It was more of the same over on X as fans shared their wishes that the friends will make it through.

"The Italians must be protected at all costs," one viewer demanded.

"Please protect the beautiful Italian couple; they are the main reason I watch this show. They are adorable and lovely," said another.

Viewers make major demand of Channel Seven

It's not the first time fans have expressed their love and support for Simone and Viviana, as viewers flooded social media with a demand for Channel Seven after the duo made MKR history with the highest Instant Restaurant score ever seen in the series. The best friends from Queensland climbed to the top of the leaderboard with a total score of 104 out of 110, including a near-perfect 58 out of 60 from judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge.

"Love them, well done! I can see them with their own cooking show," one viewer wrote.

"Beautiful hearts these two," said another. "They need their own show! Love their love and respect for each other."

"Ch 7 these two beautiful Italians NEED TO BE GIVEN THEIR OWN TV SHOW...PERFECTO👏👏👏👏," another fan raved.

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"Love these two, their dishes last night were amazing. I hope they win, & get their own show. They are so lovely to watch together," was yet another comment.

"Simone and Viviana need their own cooking show. Channel 7 please grab this beautiful talented couple," another fan urged.

Other comments included, "Fantastic couple, a TV show has got to come" and "They are the best ever on MKR!!! Please start a show."

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