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Who will replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode on MasterChef?

Torode and Wallace have been dropped from the popular BBC cooking programme after complaints were upheld against them

The Independent UK

John Torode left ‘heartbroken’ after learning of MasterChef sacking online

‘I’d hoped that I’d have some say in my exit from a show I’ve worked on since 2005,’ TV chef said

The Independent UK

Wednesday briefing: Why Labour wants to cut financial red tape – and why critics fear that risks a new crisis

In today’s newsletter: Rachel Reeves has announced the ‘biggest financial regulation reforms in a decade’ – but are they enough to spark the economy?

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Aussie MasterChef UK Host John Torode Sacked For Allegedly Using Racist Language

“I have absolutely no recollection of any of this, and I do not believe that it happened,” Torode shared in a statement.

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Aviation staff need disability training, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson says

The Paralympian and crossbench peer said the 19 recommendations put forward by her taskforce should be ‘turned into action’.

The Independent UK

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

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The Independent UK

John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef sacking

BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the presenter was alleged to have used.

The Independent UK

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John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef departure

BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the Australian-born presenter was alleged to have used.

Evening Standard

John Torode to leave MasterChef after allegation of using racist language

BBC show’s producers Banijay UK say Torode’s contract will not be renewed after allegation, which he has denied

The Guardian - UK

Tim Davie condemns ‘serious racist term’ used by John Torode

The director-general said it offers an opportunity for the BBC to have a ‘reset where we make sure that people are living up to the values we expect’.

Evening Standard

MasterChef presenter John Torode fired from BBC show

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The Independent UK

John Torode breaks silence on MasterChef sacking after Gregg Wallace report found he 'used racist term'

‘I have loved every minute working on MasterChef, but it’s time to pass the cutlery to someone else’ - John Torode

Evening Standard

John Torode sacked as BBC MasterChef presenter amid racism allegation

John Torode’s contract on MasterChef will not be renewed, the BBC and production company Banijay UK have confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

John Torode: The Australian-born chef who has spent 20 years on MasterChef

Alongside Gregg Wallace, Torode also presented spin-off show Celebrity MasterChef.

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The Independent UK

John Torode sacked from MasterChef over ‘extremely offensive racist term’

Presenter’s firing arrives one day after 45 allegations of misconduct against his co-presenter Gregg Wallace were upheld by the BBC

Evening Standard

John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

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MasterChef 2025: release date and everything we know

MasterChef 2025 will see a new batch of contestants whipping up a storm in the show's famous kitchen.

The Independent UK

The stars you won’t see on the BBC highest salaries list – and why

Broadcaster does not have to disclose salaries of stars whose programmes were made by independent companies

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The National (Scotland)

John Torode says he was accused of racism in Gregg Wallace review

MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review…

The Independent UK

John Torode: What has MasterChef host said about fired co-star Gregg Wallace

Pair have presented BBC cooking show since it was revamped in 2005

Evening Standard

Public faith in BBC 'called into question by recent catastrophic failure' says Lisa Nandy — as annual report set to be released

Annual report to come out amid storm over Gregg Wallace, Glastonbury Festival coverage and the Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace: How the MasterChef star’s ‘cheeky’ greengrocer image went sour

IN FOCUS: After a months-long misconduct investigation upheld 45 allegations, Katie Rosseinsky explores how the ‘MasterChef’ judge’s reputation became so spectacularly tarnished

The Guardian - UK

MasterChef presenter John Torode confirms he was alleged to have used racist language

Gregg Wallace report upheld allegation against fellow presenter who says he has no recollection of incident

The Independent UK

Masterchef presenter confirms he was accused of using racist language

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The Independent UK

MasterChef presenter John Torode says he was accused of racism in Gregg Wallace report

Posting on Instagram, John Torode confirmed he was ‘the individual who is alleged to have used racial language on one occasion’ - but has no recollection of the incident

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