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The Latest Breaking News from Gregg Wallace

Masterchef controversy continues as heavy edit totally removes person from show

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The Independent UK

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of scandal-hit series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axe

Production company Banijay UK confirmed the unnamed cook asked to be removed after 45 complaints about Wallace’s behaviour and one against Torode were upheld

Evening Standard

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of latest BBC series after request

Participants have asked or agreed to be removed from show after controversy over conduct of sacked presenters

The Guardian - UK

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Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series after presenters sacked

Gregg Wallace and John Torode were dropped as hosts following a review that upheld claims made against them.

Evening Standard

Second MasterChef contestant edited out of show’s controversial new series

Producers say that the contestant asked to be removed ‘given recent events’

The Independent UK

Christopher Biggins defends Gregg Wallace by making bizarre claim

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The Independent UK

Frank Skinner says he got a cameraman sacked for filming up a female colleague’s skirt

The comedian said that the woman was being ‘bullied’

The Independent UK

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Christopher Biggins condemned over ‘grabbing women’ remarks

Actor and TV personality bizarrely claims that his actions used to be considered a sign of ‘affection’ as he discussed the downfall of ‘Masterchef’ presenter Gregg Wallace

The Independent UK

Ex-Masterchef winners rally around show in crisis: ‘The programme wasn’t just the presenters’

Exclusive: Former contestants talk to The Independent, after BBC show returns to screens following the Gregg Wallace inquiry

The Independent UK

New Masterchef season watched by just 1.96 million

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The Independent UK

MasterChef ratings plunge as new series airs following Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking

In a last-minute move, the show was reportedly re-edited to reduce Wallace and Torode’s screen time

Evening Standard

MasterChef viewing figures plummet after new series airs with fired hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode

BBC said decision to air new series in wake of Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking had ‘not been an easy’ one

The Independent UK

All the scandals currently facing the BBC from MasterChef to Charlie Stayt

The broadcaster has found itself in the midst of a number of controversies recently

Evening Standard

Adam Buxton says he’d do I’m a Celebrity ‘for free’ – but on one condition

‘I do get offers to go in there,’ comedian said

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing loses much-loved star for 2025 series

Spanish dancer will not be partnered with a celebrity after all

The Independent UK

I’m a Celebrity bosses planning ‘five years in advance’ to secure Australian camp site

The move is an approach the ITV show hasn’t previously adopted

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace’s replacement for final MasterChef episodes revealed

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The Guardian - UK

‘We have a trout-off!’ Wallace and Torode return to MasterChef – despite being sacked

What accusations of sexual misconduct? What allegations of racist language? Despite firing its hosts, the BBC food show seems to be pretending there is no problem here …

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The Independent UK

MasterChef used to be a hug of a show, now it is just uncomfortable viewing

COMMENT: With Gregg Wallace and John Torode fronting the new series, condemned yet oblivious, the show’s usual easy, ambient feel is marred, writes Nick Hilton

Evening Standard

I watched MasterChef so you don't have to — and yes, it's an absolute mess

John Torode and Gregg Wallace’s continued appearance adds a queasy feeling to the whole show

The Independent UK

Wednesday viewers react after axed character is ‘barely mentioned’ in season 2

Actor was dropped from hit Jenna Ortega series after sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace to be replaced by Irish chef Anna Haugh in final episodes of MasterChef 2025 series

Allegations surfaced against Wallace towards the end of filming last autumn

The Independent UK

MasterChef fans ‘conflicted’ as new series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode airs on BBC

Both hosts have been sacked from the show following an inquiry into allegations against Wallace

Evening Standard

Why is the BBC airing the new season of MasterChef?

Here’s everything we know about the MasterChef controversy:

The Guardian - UK

Lisa Nandy says she won’t watch latest MasterChef after presenter controversy

Culture secretary says she won’t watch last episodes with Gregg Wallace and John Torode, but that it’s ‘not for me’ to tell BBC what it can air

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