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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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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’

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John Torode returns to host Celebrity MasterChef months after firing

The chef, 60, was axed from MasterChef following allegations he used ‘racist language’ at a work party

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Rick Stein: When people think restaurants are a way to print money, I just think: 'you try it!'

The chef talks to Graeme Green about Masterchef, ‘Padstein’ criticism and Christmas

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Kaye Adams' fate at ITV 'revealed' after she was suspended by BBC for 'shouting and screaming' at staff

Adams, 62, has been removed from her Mornings With Kaye Adams programme on BBC Radio Scotland amid bullying allegations

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BBC hits back at Gregg Wallace’s £10k damages claim after MasterChef sacking

The broadcaster has filed a defence against the former presenter’s legal action over misconduct allegations

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Gregg Wallace seeking £10,000 from BBC for 'distress and harassment' after MasterChef axe

The presenter, 60, was sacked from the BBC cooking competition in July after numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct were upheld

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John Torode discusses MasterChef firing in first public appearance since exit— as fans claim 'stitch up'

The chef, 60, was fired from MasterChef in July after allegations that he used a racial slur at an after-work drinks in 2018

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Gregg Wallace launches legal action against BBC following MasterChef sacking

The former TV host was sacked in July after an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct upheld multiple accusations against him.

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BBC announces all-female MasterChef presenting team after sacking of Wallace and Torode

Grace Dent will host alongside chef Anna Haugh, who stood in for Gregg Wallace in final episodes of current season

The Guardian - UK

John Torode’s MasterChef replacement ‘revealed’ amid ‘nightmare salary dispute’

New host has reportedly put brakes on ‘done deal’ ahead of ‘imminent’ series

The Independent UK

BBC removes half of Gregg Wallace recipes after MasterChef exit

Six of the disgraced TV presenter’s 11 dishes have been quietly removed in recent weeks, including his ‘comforting’ sausage and lentil soup, along with his ‘delightfully simple’ mince pie ice cream

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Second MasterChef contestant edited out of scandal-hit series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axe

Production company Banijay UK confirmed the unnamed cook asked to be removed after 45 complaints about Wallace’s behaviour and one against Torode were upheld

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MasterChef ratings plunge as new series airs following Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking

In a last-minute move, the show was reportedly re-edited to reduce Wallace and Torode’s screen time

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Why is the BBC airing the new season of MasterChef?

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The Independent UK

MasterChef contestant edited out of new series after objecting to it being broadcast

Sarah Shafi questioned the message that was being sent to women by broadcasting the show, which will feature Gregg Wallace

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Gregg Wallace gives brutal reason for unfollowing John Torode and his wife after MasterChef firing

Wallace worked with Australian-born chef Torode for 30 years

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The MasterChef: Back To Win Top 5 On Why They’re Determined To Win

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The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace admits being hurt by Rod Stewart’s ‘tubby bully’ remark

Musician accused former ‘MasterChef’ judge of ‘humiliating’ his wife when she appeared on the celebrity edition of the BBC cookery show

The Guardian - UK

BBC to show MasterChef series already filmed with Gregg Wallace and John Torode

Corporation says broadcasting series made last year is ‘right thing to do’ for amateur chefs who took part

The Independent UK

MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode ‘were never friends’

Co-hosts’ relationship has long been mired in confusion

Evening Standard

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

International Business Times UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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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