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John Torode returns to host Celebrity MasterChef months after firing

The chef, 60, was axed from MasterChef following allegations he used ‘racist language’ at a work party

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Celebrity MasterChef viewers confused by sacked John Torode’s ‘return’ to show

‘Did John not also step down from the show?’ asked one perplexed viewer

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

‘This is the ultimate after-clubbing comfort food’: Grace Dent makes her grand MasterChef debut

COMMENT: Nick Hilton shares his verdict on restaurant critic Dent as she arrives to co-host ‘Celebrity MasterChef’

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

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Grace Dent reflects on the 'utter male energy' of MasterChef as she brings it into a new era

The show's new presenter looks back at the 'big characters' that once stood at the helm of the series

Woman & Home · Nov 17, 2025

TV tonight: inside the manosphere – and a ‘100-day semen retention journey’

James Blake speaks to young men about ‘taking the red pill’. Plus: Celebrity MasterChef returns with added Grace Dent. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025

MasterChef’s Grace Dent praises ‘kind, clever’ John Torode despite sacking over ‘racist term’

The new presenter of BBC’s flagship cooking franchise also said she ‘utterly cut [herself] off’ from remarks made by Gregg Wallace during filming

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

John Torode breaks silence on MasterChef axe as BBC boss Tim Davie forced out

The Australian chef had some choice words as his former employers were plunged into turmoil

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025

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Rick Stein: When people think restaurants are a way to print money, I just think: 'you try it!'

The chef talks to Graeme Green about Masterchef, ‘Padstein’ criticism and Christmas

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

Celebrity MasterChef 2025 lineup revealed: pop stars, soap icons and a sporting legend step into the kitchen

From Liberty X’s Michelle Heaton to rugby hero Alun Wyn Jones, BBC’s 20th series serves up its most eclectic cast yet

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2025

John Torode to appear on Celebrity MasterChef for final time as lineup announced

Torode will co-host alongside restaurant critic Grace Dent

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Chris Hughes and Alun Wyn Jones to appear in new Celebrity MasterChef

The star-studded lineup, which includes TV star Ashley Cain and Paralympian Gaz Choudhry, will compete in the 20th series of the hit spin-off show.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Who is Anna Haugh? Everything to know about the new MasterChef host

The new hosts of MasterChef have been announced, and fans are interested to find out more about Anna Haugh

Woman & Home · Sep 11, 2025

Gregg Wallace sues the BBC after MasterChef axing

Gregg Wallace, 60, fronted the hit show for two decades before being removed following an independent investigation

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025

MasterChef confirms all-female presenting team as Gregg Wallace and John Torode replacements

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh will present BBC show following sacking of previous hosts

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025

BBC announces all-female MasterChef presenting team after sacking of Wallace and Torode

Grace Dent will host alongside chef Anna Haugh, who stood in for Gregg Wallace in final episodes of current season

WhatToWatch · Sep 8, 2025

New MasterChef judges officially revealed by the BBC at last

Finally, we know who's replacing Gregg Wallace and John Torode

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Grace Dent ‘over the moon’ to be hosting MasterChef alongside Anna Haugh

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh are the new judges for the forthcoming 22nd amateur series.

Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2025

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh ‘replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode’ on MasterChef

Dent, 51, and Haugh, 44, will join the amateur cooking competition series, The Sun reported.

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The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

John Torode’s MasterChef replacement ‘revealed’ amid ‘nightmare salary dispute’

New host has reportedly put brakes on ‘done deal’ ahead of ‘imminent’ series

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

MasterChef scandal timeline as BBC airs controversial series with fired hosts

The BBC cookery show is forever changed following a lengthy investigation that upheld allegations against long-time hosts Wallace and Torode

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Richard Osman suggests BBC will show unaired MasterChef series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode

The presenter says that he is ‘fairly confident’ that the BBC will still show the series

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

BBC responds to claims final MasterChef series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode 'will still air'

It was reported that BBC and Banijay executives debated whether to air the series after the investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

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

WhatToWatch · Jul 15, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Cole Palmer conquers the world with cool brilliance and a ‘so what’ shrug

In today’s Football Daily: trendy gastropubs and an understated hero

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