Executive producer Margie Bashfield allegedly decided to edit a recent episode when a 12-year-old contestant broke down during a pressure test and needed extra time and a counselling session.
A Channel Ten spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph: "Many hours, often days of shooting go into the production of a single Junior MasterChef episode.
"Therefore only those moments that enhance the storyline or affect the outcome of a challenge, are able to be included in the final edit."
Child experts have recently criticised the reality TV show for placing too much pressure on its young contestants.
