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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

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

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

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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)

BBC blasted for burying Afghan cover-up scandal under MasterChef stories

THE BBC has been blasted for burying the story of an unprecedented UK Government cover-up – under stories about MasterChef.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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Wednesday briefing: Why Labour wants to cut financial red tape – and why critics fear that risks a new crisis

In today’s newsletter: Rachel Reeves has announced the ‘biggest financial regulation reforms in a decade’ – but are they enough to spark the economy?

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Aviation staff need disability training, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson says

The Paralympian and crossbench peer said the 19 recommendations put forward by her taskforce should be ‘turned into action’.

The Independent UK

Masterchef host says he found out about sacking from reading media reports

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The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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Evening Standard

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’.

The Independent UK

MasterChef presenter John Torode fired from BBC show

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Evening Standard

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)

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.

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Evening Standard

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

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

John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

WhatToWatch

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 Independent UK

The stars you won’t see on the BBC highest salaries list – and why

Broadcaster does not have to disclose salaries of stars whose programmes were made by independent companies

The National (Scotland)

John Torode says he was accused of racism in Gregg Wallace review

MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he is the subject of an allegation of using racist language that was upheld as part of a review…

The Independent UK

John Torode: What has MasterChef host said about fired co-star Gregg Wallace

Pair have presented BBC cooking show since it was revamped in 2005

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