MYSTERIOUS: 2 - What They Never Told You

John Torode sends emotional message to MasterChef presenter Grace Dent as he slams 'cult'

Torode, who was axed from MasterChef, called Dent’s support ‘unfailing’

Evening Standard · Jan 6

MasterChef Festive Extravaganza: Champion of Champions review – John Torode leaves the kitchen at last

In this Christmas special, four previous MasterChef winners compete for the ‘ultimate’ accolade. Grace Dent is a joy, while Torode bows out in a … very maverick way indeed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

John Torode faces major blow as ITV cooking show 'set to be axed' after MasterChef firing

The chef, 60, was axed from MasterChef earlier this year after being accused of using an ‘offensive racist term’

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025

Why John Torode was on Celebrity MasterChef despite sacking

IN FULL

The Independent UK · 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

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

Quiz yourself on all things MasterChef as the show returns for its latest celebrity series

Celebrity MasterChef is back with a whole new host of stars ready to hit the kitchen

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

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