John Torode sacked by MasterChef
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The BBC in a statement said an “extremely offensive racist term” had been used in the workplace, prompting Torode’s contract to not be renewed.
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John Torode, who has co-presented MasterChef alongside Gregg Wallace since 2005, has seen his time on the show come to an end after an allegation of racism was upheld
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The final series of MasterChef featuring long-time presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode is still expected to air, despite both men exiting the show following separate controversies. According to sources, the BBC and production company Banijay UK are planning to broadcast the last amateur and celebrity editions “once the dust settles.”
ITV are standing by John Torode in the wake of his sacking from MasterChef. The Sun understands the broadcaster held crisis talks yesterday about whether or not to air this Saturday’s episode of