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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Casey Cooper-Fiske

Masterchef host says he found out about sacking from reading media reports

Banijay UK John Torode
  • John Torode stated he learned of his "sacking" from media reports and maintains he has no recollection of the alleged incident.
  • The celebrity chef, 59, said he had not heard from the BBC or the production company Banijay UK.
  • BBC Director-General Tim Davie condemned the "serious racist term" and affirmed the BBC's commitment to upholding its values.
  • The allegation was substantiated by an independent investigation conducted by law firm Lewis Silkin, commissioned by production company Banijay UK.
  • Both the BBC and Banijay UK have stated they will not tolerate racist language and are firm on the decision not to renew Torode's contract.

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John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef sacking

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