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Richard Osman claims MasterChef's John Torode sacked over 'worst racial slur there is'
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Richard Osman alleges John Torode used 'worst racial slur there is' which led to Masterchef axe
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Claims John Torode used 'worst racial slur there is' which led to sacking: John Torode was sacked from MasterChef after an allegation of him using "an ...
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Inside John Torode's MasterChef sacking as he was given 'lifeline' after using 'worst racial slur'
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Gregg Wallace drops personal data claim against BBC: Court documents state the claim against the BBC and BBC Studios has been "discontinued".
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I endured Gregg Wallace's behaviour – I don't accept his 'apology': Amid allegations facing Gregg Wallace, journalist Catriona Innes reacts to his online apology ...
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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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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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John Torode returning to TV for Christmas special on ITV after Masterchef axe: The TV chef will be back on screens in a Christmas special of John and Lisa's ...
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John Torode speaks out as he makes first public appearance since MasterChef sacking
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Gregg Wallace officially suing the BBC after Masterchef axing: Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace launches High Court action against the BBC after misconduct ...
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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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Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final season of Masterchef released after stars sacked by BBC
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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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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 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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- 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.
Celebrity chef John Torode cancels Seaham Food Festival appearance amidst racial slur claims
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Paid articlePaywall BBC Cuts Ties With Gregg Wallace’s ‘MasterChef’ Co-Host John Torode Over Racist Remark
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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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