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 The Independent UK · 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 Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025
John Torode ‘preparing to sue’ BBC for ‘unfair’ MasterChef sacking Celebrity chef ‘believes there is no proof’ he used ‘offensive racist term’ The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025
What Racist Term Did John Torode Say To Get Sacked From The BBC? UK's Masterchef Scandal Continues BBC sacks John Torode after probe into racist remark on MasterChef set. What happened behind the scenes? Read the full breakdown now. International Business Times UK · Jul 16, 2025
OPINION - Does your workplace feel like a boys' club? You're not alone The depressing and predictable revelations about Gregg Wallace’s behaviour on Masterchef isn’t the only recent shocking example of the harassment, abuse and mistreatment of women at work. Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and only has itself to blame STATE OF THE ARTS: From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks. Fiona Sturges asks why the Beeb can’t seem to stop shooting itself in the foot The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
The forgotten MasterChef scandal that preceded John Torode's BBC career-ending incident MasterChef presenter John Torode’s use of a racist term has cost him his job. But he was once embroiled in an entirely different cultural insensitivity row Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
John Torode ‘blindsided’ by MasterChef sacking 'he learnt about off BBC News' The 59-year-old chef was said to be ‘heartbroken’ after the BBC and production company Banijay confirmed his departure Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
ITV 'reveals fate' of John Torode's show with wife Lisa Faulkner after MasterChef firing for 'racist' term The Australian chef, 59, was dropped from MasterChef after it was alleged that he used an ‘extremely offensive racist term’ in 2018 Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025
Richard Murphy in explosive spat with BBC presenter over 'pro-Union bias' Economist Richard Murphy clashed with a BBC Radio Scotland presenter as he ripped into the corporation for being “biased against the nationalist… The National (Scotland) · 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 The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
John Torode left ‘heartbroken’ after learning of MasterChef sacking online ‘I’d hoped that I’d have some say in my exit from a show I’ve worked on since 2005,’ TV chef said The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Aussie MasterChef UK Host John Torode Sacked For Allegedly Using Racist Language “I have absolutely no recollection of any of this, and I do not believe that it happened,” Torode shared in a statement. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 16, 2025
Toxic behaviour in TV jeopardises key British industry, experts warn Leading figures say skilled freelancers feel ‘massive fear’ about speaking out and are leaving industry The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef sacking BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the presenter was alleged to have used.
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef departure BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the Australian-born presenter was alleged to have used.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode to leave MasterChef after allegation of using racist language BBC show’s producers Banijay UK say Torode’s contract will not be renewed after allegation, which he has denied
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 Tim Davie condemns ‘serious racist term’ used by John Torode The director-general said it offers an opportunity for the BBC to have a ‘reset where we make sure that people are living up to the values we expect’.
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode breaks silence on MasterChef sacking after Gregg Wallace report found he 'used racist term' ‘I have loved every minute working on MasterChef, but it’s time to pass the cutlery to someone else’ - John Torode
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode sacked as BBC MasterChef presenter amid racism allegation John Torode’s contract on MasterChef will not be renewed, the BBC and production company Banijay UK have confirmed.
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode: The Australian-born chef who has spent 20 years on MasterChef Alongside Gregg Wallace, Torode also presented spin-off show Celebrity MasterChef.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode sacked from MasterChef over ‘extremely offensive racist term’ Presenter’s firing arrives one day after 45 allegations of misconduct against his co-presenter Gregg Wallace were upheld by the BBC
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025 John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.
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 15, 2025 Tim Davie insists he is still right person to lead BBC after series of scandals Director general defends his performance after criticism from culture secretary over ‘catastrophic failures’