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MasterChef 'nightmare' after new presenter quits days before filming over ...
MasterChef 'nightmare' after new presenter quits days before filming over pay: The presenter lined up to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode ...
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MasterChef: John Torode’s replacement presents ‘nightmare’ obstacle for ...
MasterChef: John Torode’s replacement presents ‘nightmare’ obstacle for BBC: New host has reportedly put brakes on ‘done deal’ ahead of ‘imminent’ series
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/masterchef-tom-kerridge-recipes-bbc-b2812959.html
ITV boss addresses John Torode series decision amid MasterChef axe
ITV boss addresses John Torode series decision amid MasterChef axe: John Torode and Gregg Wallace were both axed from the BBC's MasterChef following a report ...
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MasterChef faces 'absolute nightmare' as replacement judge 'pulls out' ...
MasterChef faces 'absolute nightmare' as replacement judge 'pulls out' days before filming
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ITV boss explains why John Torode show is still on air after BBC ...
ITV boss explains why John Torode show is still on air after BBC MasterChef axe: John Torode and Gregg Wallace were both axed from MasterChef after an ...
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Gregg Wallace suing BBC claiming he is a victim of a 'terrible injustice': Gregg Wallace was sacked from Masterchef following a report that upheld more than 40 ...
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John Torode faces major blow as ITV cooking show 'set to be axed' after ...
John Torode faces major blow as ITV cooking show 'set to be axed' after MasterChef firing
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Top TV chef 'joins Celebrity MasterChef as new host' to replace axed John ...
Top TV chef 'joins Celebrity MasterChef as new host' to replace axed John Torode: Giorgio Locatelli is reportedly set to join MasterChef to star alongside Grace ...
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John Torode reveals he's in therapy to deal with ‘grief’ over MasterChef ...
John Torode reveals he's in therapy to deal with ‘grief’ over MasterChef axe: Former MasterChef presenter John Torode has revealed he's started seeing a ...
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Grace Dent makes her grand MasterChef debut: ‘This is the ultimate ...
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MasterChef crowns Harry Maguire 2025 winner after Gregg Wallace 'vanishes' ...
MasterChef crowns Harry Maguire 2025 winner after Gregg Wallace 'vanishes' from series
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John Torode speaks out as he makes first public appearance since ...
John Torode speaks out as he makes first public appearance since MasterChef sacking
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Who are the new MasterChef judges? BBC confirms line-up for series 22
Who are the new MasterChef judges? BBC confirms line-up for series 22: MasterChef has confirmed its new judges for the 2026 series 👨‍🍳
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MasterChef winner claims John Torode was 'hung out to dry' by BBC bosses
MasterChef winner claims John Torode was 'hung out to dry' by BBC bosses: Thomasina Miers was crowned MasterChef winner by Gregg Wallace and John Torode in 2005 ...
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BBC MasterChef fans spot editing mishap in new series
BBC MasterChef fans spot editing mishap in new series: BBC One's MasterChef saw an unusual absence in Wednesday's episode of the cooking show ...
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MasterChef: BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg ...
MasterChef: BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sacked
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MasterChef bosses 'in talks' with huge star for new host role alongside ...
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Gregg Wallace claims he was 'groped' while working on MasterChef
Gregg Wallace claims he was 'groped' while working on MasterChef: Gregg Wallace gave his first interview since he was sacked from BBC's MasterChef ...
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John Torode’s wife Lisa Faulkner breaks silence after MasterChef star ...
John Torode’s wife Lisa Faulkner breaks silence after MasterChef star sacked ‘for using racist slur’...
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Gregg Wallace: Ex-MasterChef host 'sorry' but says he's 'not a groper'
Gregg Wallace: Ex-MasterChef host 'sorry' but says he's 'not a groper': The former presenter was sacked after 45 allegations against him were upheld by a review.
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Key FactsGregg Wallace Responds to Misconduct Allegations
Jul 26, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Gregg Wallace denied being a sex offender despite 45 allegations against him being upheld.

  • He claimed many remarks were misinterpreted and apologized to those he may have hurt.

  • Wallace highlighted no sexual harassment accusations were made and condemned comparisons to serious offenders.

  • He expressed remorse over his television career and attributed his conduct to his rough background.
  • I’m not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher.
    — Gregg Wallace in his first interview since a report upheld allegations against him.
I'm a Celeb star lined up to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef
I'm a Celeb star lined up to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef: BBC bosses have reportedly lined up a I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star to replace Gregg ...
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Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef
Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef: Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef after a BBC News investigation heard allegations ...
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Key FactsGrace Dent Takes Over as Celebrity MasterChef Host
Dec 19, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Grace Dent is set to replace Gregg Wallace after he stepped down following sexual misconduct allegations.

  • She has frequently mocked the BBC program and its celebrity edition in past comments.

  • Dent ridiculed the show’s judging style and contestant selection in various articles.

  • Despite previous critiques, Dent described hosting Celebrity MasterChef as a dream opportunity.
  • I'd as much choose to watch people badly gutting, scaling and debraining animals on TV as I would gleefully jump out of a car on to the hard shoulder.
    — Grace Dent criticizing the Celebrity MasterChef format.