The Latest Breaking News from Grace Dent

Great British Menu host Oliver claimed there are ‘tonnes of others who go around behaving badly’ in the industry.

Food critic Grace Dent is to replace Gregg Wallace as host of Celebrity MasterChef after he “stepped back” in the wake of allegations over his conduct. Wallace stands accused of historical misconduct – of making inappropriate comments and of sexually harassing behaviour. Wallace’s lawyers say the allegations are false.

Guardian restaurant critic will be judge on show after Wallace stepped away from role amid claims of misconduct

The former ES Magazine critic was beloved by Standard readers from 2011 to 2017. As she prepares to take over from Gregg Wallace on Masterchef, here are some of her funniest moments

Long-time MasterChef presenter John Torode said the appointment was “perfect”

‘I’m so excited that I can’t eat’ said the star

Dent is a restaurant critic who writes a food column for The Guardian and hosts the Comfort Eating podcast

Food critic is reported to be replacing Wallace after controversy surrounding his behaviour at the BBC

The former Evening Standard columnist will judge the 20th series of the BBC cooking show alongside John Torode