MKR judge Pete Evans breaks his silence after leaving Channel Seven

Former My Kitchen Rules judge Pete Evans has broken his silence on Instagram after it emerged on Friday he had 'amicably' parted ways with Channel Seven. Inside Pete Evans' history of controversy - including bizarre claims the Paleo diet can prevent autism and advising against wearing sunscreen - after he was fined for promoting a 'healing lamp' he claimed could treat the 'Wuhan virus' Evans was fined $25,200 earlier this month for promoting a lamp that he claimed could help treat coronavirus. Divisive: Evans was fined $25,200 earlier this month for promoting a lamp that he claimed could help treat coronavirus - but it wasn't the first time he had found himself in hot water over his bizarre theories and unscientific claims October 2014: Evans claims the Paleo diet can prevent autism In October 2014, Evans posted a 2,100-word rant on Facebook bizarrely claiming that the modern Australian diet was behind the rise in autism. History of Pete Evans' controversies October 2014: Evans claims the Paleo diet can prevent autism March 2015: His book is pulled from shelves due to its bone broth recipe for infants July 2016: Evans claims vegan women should eat meat during pregnancy, advises against wearing 'normal' sunscreen, and claims Wi-Fi is 'dangerous' August 2016: He says osteoporosis suffers shouldn't eat dairy September 2016: Evans claims camel milk could supplement breastfeeding April 2017: Evans campaigns against the 'mass fluoridation of public water' December 2018: Evans reveals he looks directly into the sun April 2020: Evans' ketogenic recipe book is slammed by health professionals and he is fined for promoting his 'healing lamp' Among the experts who slammed Evans' claims at the time was renowned autism expert Professor Cheryl Dissanayake. July 2016: Evans claims Wi-Fi is 'dangerous' In July 2016, the outspoken chef revealed he keeps his Internet switched off when he's not using it due to fears Wi-Fi can cause health issues.