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MasterChef 'nightmare' after new presenter quits days before filming over pay: The presenter lined up to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode ...
metro.co.uk/2025/08/23/masterchef-nightmare-new-presenter-quits-days-filming-pay-23980635/

MasterChef: John Torode’s replacement presents ‘nightmare’ obstacle for BBC: New host has reportedly put brakes on ‘done deal’ ahead of ‘imminent’ series
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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' days before filming
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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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MasterChef is better with women – Dent and Haugh’s new era explained: After a turbulent few years, ‘MasterChef’ returns with Grace Dent and Anna Haugh at the ...
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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 MasterChef firing
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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 ...
metro.co.uk/2025/12/14/top-tv-chef-joins-celebrity-masterchef-new-host-replace-axed-john-torode-25463489/

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 ...
metro.co.uk/2025/12/05/john-torode-reveals-therapy-deal-grief-masterchef-axe-25172661/

Grace Dent makes her grand MasterChef debut: ‘This is the ultimate after-clubbing comfort food’
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MasterChef crowns Harry Maguire 2025 winner after Gregg Wallace 'vanishes' from series
metro.co.uk/2025/09/26/masterchef-crowns-harry-maguire-winner-bbc-fans-hail-important-scandal-hit-series-24274301/

John Torode speaks out as he makes first public appearance since MasterChef sacking
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MasterChef confirms Grace Dent and Anna Haugh are replacing Gregg Wallace and John Torode
metro.co.uk/2025/09/08/masterchef-confirms-first-all-female-presenting-duo-replacing-gregg-wallace-john-torode-24110554/

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: 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 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 Wallace and John Torode sacked
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MasterChef bosses 'in talks' with huge star for new host role alongside Grace Dent
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Gregg Wallace claims he was 'groped' while working on MasterChef: Gregg Wallace gave his first interview since he was sacked from BBC's MasterChef ...
metro.co.uk/2025/07/25/gregg-wallace-addresses-claim-wandered-masterchef-studio-naked-sock-penis-23754602/

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': 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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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bristolpost.co.uk
- 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: BBC bosses have reportedly lined up a I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here star to replace Gregg ...
metro.co.uk/2025/07/13/im-a-celeb-star-lined-replace-gregg-wallace-masterchef-23649893/

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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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- 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.
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