John Torode was fired from the BBC One show following an investigation and fans have finally found out who will be replacing the Aussie and former co-star Gregg Wallace
Fans are wondering if axed John Torode has taken a swipe at MasterChef in a new Instagram post.
The BBC programme will have new hosts with two new female judges ‘revealed’ following the shock exits of John and co-star Gregg Wallace, who both exited under a cloud earlier this year. They are said to be angry at their dismissal, which came following the outcomes of a formal independent investigation.
There will be a fresh feeling of change when the show returns as Grace Dent and Anna Haugh will replaced the disgraced male former stars, it is claimed. Fans of MasterChef will soon see the ladies guiding contestants in the kitchen and tasting their efforts when the show returns following the exits of Wallace and Torode, both 60.
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John left his followers guessing after he uploaded a slide showing his September horoscope. It read: “The universe is saying to you today a fresh chapter is waiting to unfold in your life. The old is closing, and new opportunities are ready to emerge. Trust this rebirth, do not cling to doors that have already closed.”
Appearing to reference his time on the hit show, it added: “Step forward with faith and excitement. The future is brighter than anything you’ve left behind.” In his caption added on top, tellingly the chef wrote: “So much to take from this! A new chapter and a wonderful world awaiting.”
It’s a new chapter for the iconic show he leaves behind, too. A source told The Sun: “It’s really exciting that two women are judging the show, especially as, historically, it’s been dominated by men, but coming to the decision hasn’t been easy.
“Grace and Anna have brilliant chemistry. They know it’s a big responsibility and can’t wait to deliver for the fans.” It has been a turbulent year for the hit series – which saw the explosive exit of both it’s stars.
Wallace became embroiled in controversy last November when he was accused of misconduct on the set of the BBC show. Following an investigation, the Corporation ruled that Wallace’s behaviour “falls below the values of the BBC” and confirmed that it has “no plans to work with him in the future.”
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said at the time that the allegations against Wallace were “horrendous and appalling”. She added: “This case highlights a wider issue and much more must be done to ensure that everyone working in the creative industries is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.”
Months later, Torode was faced with allegations of using racist language. His contract was not renewed following an investigation by the BBC and Masterchef production company Banijay. The Australian-British host expressed remorse for his behaviour – and released a statement following the announcement of the allegations.
He said: “For the sake of transparency, I confirm that I am the individual who is alleged to have used racial language on one occasion.” Addressing the incident, believed to have taken place in 2018 or 2019, in more detail, he conceded: “[The] person I was speaking with did not believe that it was intended in a malicious way and that I apologised immediately afterwards”.
He continued: “I have absolutely no recollection of any of this, and I do not believe that it happened. However, I want to be clear that I’ve always had the view that any racial language is wholly unacceptable in any environment. I’m shocked and saddened by the allegation as I would never wish to cause anyone any offence.”
Source: Mirror
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