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

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

Evening Standard

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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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

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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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

MasterChef’s John Torode says allegations he used racist language on MasterChef upheld in review

In a post on Instagram, Torode confirmed he was the person alleged to have used racist language but said he had ‘no recollection of the incident’

Evening Standard

BBC unsure whether it’ll air MasterChef series hosted by Gregg Wallace before firing

A lengthy investigation upheld 45 allegations against the presenter

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Raft of new claims against Gregg Wallace emerge as he is 'sacked' by MasterChef after sexual misconduct probe

50 people who encountered the former MasterChef presenter have approached the BBC with fresh allegations

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace launches scathing attack on BBC after being 'fired' over Masterchef allegations

Decision comes despite TV star saying he has been cleared of most serious accusations after nine-month probe

Evening Standard

Vanessa Feltz doubles down on claims over Gregg Wallace's 'conduct'

Wallace, 60, stepped down from MasterChef last year after multiple misconduct allegations over a 17-year period

The Guardian - UK

‘We warned everyone: do not go near Tom Cruise!’ How Covid sent British TV haywire, five years on

From chatshows in spare bedrooms to the sheer terror of infecting Hollywood megastars, making television in lockdown became utterly wild. The insiders tell all

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The National (Scotland)

Gregg Wallace to make appearance on BBC's MasterChef later this year

Gregg Wallace will reportedly appear on BBC's MasterChef later this year in a series of unreleased episodes

Evening Standard

Huge BBC star 'in talks to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef' after 'sexual misconduct' scandal

Wallace, 60, resigned from the show in November after a series of sexual misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Rick Stein says he feels ‘a bit sorry’ for Gregg Wallace over Masterchef scandal

‘Masterchef’ co-host stepped back from presenting duties after being hit with a number of misconduct complaints

Evening Standard

TV chef Rick Stein says he feels ‘a bit sorry’ for Gregg Wallace

Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last year following a host of misconduct complaints.

Evening Standard

Andi Oliver says change is needed to improve culture amid Gregg Wallace furore

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

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace has slashed prices on his new health food range having been replaced on MasterChef

Wallace announced the new frozen ready meal service in November

The National (Scotland)

Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef: 'Dream come true'

Gregg Wallace is to be replaced by restaurant critic Grace Dent in the next series of the BBC's Celebrity MasterChef programme.

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