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John Torode praises wife Lisa Faulkner after ‘tough’ breast cancer diagnosis

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

Lisa Faulkner and John Torode open up on ‘tough’ year after presenter’s breast cancer diagnosis

Lisa Faulkner and John Torode have opened up on the “tough” year they have faced as a couple following the presenter’s breast cancer diagnosis.

The Independent UK · Sep 24

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

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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

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

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Zoe Ball, Paddy McGuinness and Angryginge join Celebrity MasterChef as guest judges

The trio will appear in the 21st series of the BBC One cooking programme

The Independent UK · Aug 7

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

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

Torode was sacked from ‘MasterChef’ in 2025

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Lisa Faulkner gives emotional health update after revealing breast cancer diagnosis

Lisa Faulkner thanked her thousands of Instagram followers for their support

Evening Standard · Jul 4

EastEnders star Lisa Faulkner reveals breast cancer diagnosis

The 54-year-old, married to chef John Torode, shared her health journey with her 372,000 Instagram followers

The Independent UK · Jul 2

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

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Evening Standard · Jun 3

New Celebrity MasterChef judge revealed as 'strict' TV chef Giorgio Locatelli after John Torode sacking

The 63-year old will appear alongside restaurant critic Grace Dent in the upcoming series of the spin-off BBC cooking programme

The Independent UK · May 19

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 · Apr 22

‘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

Tom’s Guide · Apr 22

How to watch 'MasterChef UK' season 22 online – stream the latest episodes of the long-running cooking show

With Grace Dent and Anna Haugh now presenting the show, this is a fresh start for MasterChef UK as season 22 begins - here's how to watch along.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

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 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

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

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Gregg Wallace ‘most requested’ celebrity on Cameo on Valentine’s Day after MasterChef axe

The TV personality has turned to Cameo for income after his ‘MasterChef’ axe

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Gregg Wallace claims MasterChef misconduct allegations were a ‘pile on’

The disgraced star claims that after his reputation was already ‘being dragged through the mud’ an ‘open invitation’ was issued to come forward

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Maker of Peaky Blinders ‘in advanced talks’ to merge with The Traitors producer

Merger between Paris-based Banijay Group and RedBird IMI-owned All3Media would create a European TV production giant

Evening Standard · Jan 13

Gregg Wallace says MasterChef remarks were ‘no worse than Bake Off’ as he apologises after misconduct probe

The former greengrocer, 61, was dismissed after an internal BBC report upheld more than 40 complaints relating to his behaviour while filming the hit cooking show

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