- Gregg Wallace is set to be replaced by Irish chef Anna Haugh towards the end of the new MasterChef 2025 series.
- This decision follows an independent report substantiating 45 allegations against Wallace, including inappropriate sexual language and unwelcome physical contact.
- Co-host John Torode also had an allegation of racist language upheld against him, which he denies recalling.
- The BBC controversially decided to broadcast the 2025 series, stating it was to recognise the efforts of the amateur cooks involved.
- Anna Haugh will take over from Wallace after the semi-finals, while Grace Dent has already replaced him on the next series of Celebrity MasterChef.
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Gregg Wallace to be replaced by Irish chef Anna Haugh in final episodes of MasterChef 2025 series