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John Torode hits out at BBC as celebrity chef opens up over MasterChef sacking

Torode was sacked from the cooking competition show last year after an allegation that he used ‘highly offensive racist language’

The Independent UK · Sep 19

John Torode says MasterChef dismissal left him ‘devastated’

In an interview with The Telegraph, Torode said he received the news via a call from his agent while he was on holiday.

Evening Standard · Sep 19

John Torode reveals he no longer speaks to sacked MasterChef star Gregg Wallace

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The Independent UK · Sep 15

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John Torode reveals where relationship with Gregg Wallace stands after ‘stressful’ MasterChef firing

Torode departed the BBC series last year following historical claims of racist langauge usage

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Grace Dent: 'I want to bring joy to TV. Life is too bloody serious'

She’s graduated from restaurant critic to a bona fide TV star in charge of revamping scandal-hit MasterChef — but has Grace Dent gone and got grand? Not a bit of it...

Evening Standard · Aug 13

Gregg Wallace, 61, reveals he is set to become a grandfather for first time

The former MasterChef star shared a sonogram of his future granddaughter on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Aug 11

MasterChef is ‘not real’ says former judge Marco Pierre White: ‘Don’t take it seriously’

The Michelin-star chef has appeared on multiple international versions of the BBC hit

The Independent UK · Aug 3

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John Torode and Lisa Faulkner’s cookery show reportedly paused by ITV

Torode was sacked from ‘MasterChef’ in 2025

The Independent UK · Jul 6

BBC presenter and Newsnight host Victoria Derbyshire cleared of bullying allegations after investigation

Derbyshire is said to have denied the claims against her

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Michelin star chef Giorgio Locatelli joins Celebrity MasterChef

The Italian is the latest chef to join the show following the sackings of Gregg Wallace and John Torode

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Married at First Sight UK becomes latest reality show embroiled in scandal and abuse

Love Island and Strictly Come Dancing are just a few shows that have been hit by controversy and tragedy

The Independent UK · May 19

Needlecraft: this hobby has a long history as a subversive form of protest

To pass the time while filming, before her eyesight deteriorated, actor Judi Dench could often be found sewing. The picture of submissive femininity, she sat bent over her needlework. The finished work however, which she gave as gifts, were actually expletive-filled insults worked in ornate embroidery.

The Conversation · Apr 24

‘Bullets of joy’: Grace Dent’s turn of phrase makes MasterChef 2.0 shine

TV: With two new presenters at the helm after the departures of Gregg Wallace and John Torode, the real star of the new ‘MasterChef’ is Grace Dent's turn of phrase, writes Lauren Morris

The Independent UK · Apr 22

MasterChef review – the BBC’s disgraced cookery show is warmer, sharper and funnier than ever

New hosts Grace Dent and chef Anna Haugh have shaken off the show’s crusty, stale feel. They’re a real improvement on John Torode and Gregg Wallace

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

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The Independent UK · Apr 21

Gregg Wallace announces ‘big plans’ to travel across Italy and build autism business

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The Independent UK · Apr 21

Gregg Wallace selling family home and travelling to Italy after MasterChef sacking

Presenter is ‘trying to organise a life of adventure’ as he prepares for a new chapter

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Gregg Wallace says he is selling family home and plans to travel around Italy

The 61-year-old broadcaster revealed the news in a video shared to Instagram on Monday.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

‘We don’t just point at scallops. It’s full on!’ Grace Dent and Anna Haugh take over MasterChef

It has long been soured by scandal, but MasterChef is back with new judges – and they don’t want anyone to have a bad time. Grace Dent and Anna Haugh talk about eating like T rexes and why they don’t think about the show’s past

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Woman & Home · Apr 16

Grace Dent and Anna Haugh pave the way for a new MasterChef era: 'It's bigger than any one person'

Following the Gregg Wallace and John Torode exits, it’s a new era for MasterChef - and Grace and Anna have been ready for the challenge

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Gregg Wallace faces pointed question about 'how to treat women' on live show

The 61-year-old held a 12-hour cooking show titled Gregg’s Kitchen on TikTok

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Gregg Wallace announces 12-hour live social media cooking show

The former MasterChef presenter was sacked by the BBC last July

Evening Standard · Apr 3

Gregg Wallace announces TikTok 12-hour live cooking show

The former MasterChef presenter was sacked by the BBC last July after an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

The Independent UK · Apr 2

‘You have just minutes to respond’: How crisis expert would react to Scott Mills scandal

A crisis management expert tells The Independent just how the BBC should have responded to the Scott Mills’ scandal

International Business Times UK · Mar 30

From Scott Mills to Recent BBC Firings: 5 Cases Over Personal Conduct

BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked following an investigation into his personal conduct. The shock departure follows the high-profile exits of Gregg Wallace, Jermaine Jenas, and Huw Edwards. We examine the corporation's new crackdown on celebrity talent behaviour.

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Voices: How Farage and Cameo showed British politics is up for sale

COMMENT: From personalised videos to crypto ventures, the UK’s politicians are increasingly turning influence into income – and blurring the line between public service and private gain, says Cleo Watson

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