Pressure mounts on BBC to axe next MasterChef series as John Torode and Gregg Wallace row regnites

John Torode began presenting MasterChef alongside Gregg Wallace in 2005 (BBC/Shine TV) - (PA Media)

The BBC is facing increasing pressure to pull this year’s MasterChef series following the sacking of presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace.

The broadcaster is facing opposition to its decision from the broadcast union, a contestants who has asked to be edited out, and some of the women who filed complaints against former presenter Gregg Wallace.