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
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
Kaye Adams admits 'I'm not perfect' and has been 'soul searching' amid BBC bullying probe Adams, 62, has been removed from her BBC radio show amid allegations she ‘shouted and screamed’ at staff Evening Standard · Nov 12, 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
From Lineker to Bob Vylan: The scandals that shaped Tim Davie’s reign at the BBC From Huw Edwards’ prosecution, to Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, Davie’s tenure at the BBC has been marked by turmoil and controversy The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025
Timeline of chaos at the BBC: The string of scandals faced by Tim Davie in recent years From Huw Edwards to Gregg Wallace, the BBC has been hit by a number of headline-grabbing scandals in the past two and a half years Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2025
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
Former Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace now selling videos for £40 on Cameo The sacked Masterchef presenter signed up to the website on Thursday Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025
Ross Noble review – master of nonsense unleashes his fizzing comic brain The surrealist standup’s two hours of fantastic off-the-cuff material covers topics as divergent as dugongs, Gregg Wallace and hypothetical horror musicals The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
Kaye Adams ‘still not told’ why she was taken off BBC Radio Scotland amid bullying probe The broadcaster was removed from her Mornings show on Monday, October 6, but the BBC has allegedly not disclosed the details of the allegation to her Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
BBC faces ‘double standards’ row as Kaye Adams suspended but Naga Munchetty remains on air amid bullying probe Insiders say tensions are rising at the BBC after Kaye Adams was suspended while Naga Munchetty stays on air despite allegations Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Kaye Adams temporarily removed from BBC radio show after complaint Adams has presented for BBC Radio Scotland since 2010 The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Kaye Adams' fate at ITV 'revealed' after she was suspended by BBC for 'shouting and screaming' at staff Adams, 62, has been removed from her Mornings With Kaye Adams programme on BBC Radio Scotland amid bullying allegations Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
BBC says Gregg Wallace not entitled to damages and denies harassment claim The former MasterChef presenter has filed a legal claim for up to £10,000 in damages. Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025 BBC hits back at Gregg Wallace’s £10k damages claim after MasterChef sacking The broadcaster has filed a defence against the former presenter’s legal action over misconduct allegations
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 Gregg Wallace seeking £10,000 from BBC for alleged ‘distress and harassment’ The former MasterChef presenter is suing the BBC and BBC Studios Distribution Limited after being sacked in July
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025 Gregg Wallace alleges BBC caused him ‘distress and harassment’ in legal claim Mr Wallace is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC and one of its subsidiaries, court documents show.
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025 Gregg Wallace seeking £10,000 from BBC for 'distress and harassment' after MasterChef axe The presenter, 60, was sacked from the BBC cooking competition in July after numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct were upheld
Woman & Home · Sep 29, 2025 Exclusive: Penny Lancaster opens up on her 'pity for Gregg Wallace' and the enduring desire that she shares with rock legend hubby Sir Rod Stewart The TV presenter and special constable reveals why she took a stand against the shamed former Celebrity MasterChef judge
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025 Celebrity MasterChef contestant felt ‘ashamed and belittled’ by Gregg Wallace Penny Lancaster, the wife of singer Sir Rod Stewart, said she did not feel she was supported by the production company
Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025 Penny Lancaster felt ‘ashamed and belittled’ by Gregg Wallace on MasterChef The model appeared on the show in 2021.
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025 MasterChef crowns its 2025 series winner The season finale saw Harry Maguire, Claire Syrenne and Sophie Sugrue competing to win the BBC amateur cooking programme.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025 TV tonight: the end of an era for the most controversial cookery show It’s the final of Masterchef, as Gregg Wallace and John Torode exit. Plus there’s fun media malarkey with The Paper. Here’s what to watch this evening
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Three MasterChef finalists ‘privileged’ to be in battle for trophy The show’s 21st series is being aired after former judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode were sacked from the show.
Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025 Penny Lancaster says Gregg Wallace’s behaviour on MasterChef left her 'shaking and in tears' In her new memoir, the Loose Women presenter details a tense on-set confrontation