90 m. ago Chairman fears more BBC scandals on the horizon as he admits there are 'powerful individuals' still making life 'unbearable' for colleagues

BBC chairman Samir Shah spoke out as MasterChef was plunged into crisis last night when it emerged presenter John Torode had an allegation of misconduct upheld.

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1 hour ago John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef 'sacking' as he issues fresh statement

Torode began presenting the BBC cooking contest alongside Gregg Wallace in 2005

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2 h. ago Lorraine Kelly swipes at 'strange and inappropriate' Gregg Wallace for 'trying to get ahead of BBC sacking' with string of 'bizarre' statements

Lorraine Kelly took a swipe at 'strange and inappropriate' Gregg Wallace on her breakfast show on Tuesday.

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2 h. ago 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.

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2 h. ago Gregg Wallace's cryptic comment hours before John Torode axed from MasterChef

Former MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace made a cryptic comment a few hours before it was revealed that John Torode was also axed from the show

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3 h. ago 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’.

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3 h. ago Ex MasterChef star John Torode breaks his silence after BBC axe over racism allegation

Former MasterChef host John Torode will not be returning to the BBC series following allegations he made a racist comment being revealed in a report looking into Gregg Wallace's conduct

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3 h. ago Recent ‘tough period’ is not the real existential threat facing the BBC

Shifting media landscape and declining income from licence fee point to tough financial choices aheadAs understatement goes, Tim Davie appeared to have mastered it as he presented the BBC’s annual report. Questions poured in over whether he had ever considered his position as a succession of problems landed on his desk this year. In response, he acknowledged he and the BBC had faced a “tough period”.The failure to cut a Glastonbury livestream, missed opportunities to address the behaviour of former presenter Gregg Wallace and criticism over its handling of two Gaza documentaries have seen a huge amount of opprobrium heading the BBC’s way in recent weeks. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago John Torode axed from BBC MasterChef after 'racist language' allegation

It comes as part of the investigation into allegations made against Gregg Wallace

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4 h. ago John Torode sacked from MasterChef after Gregg Wallace report found he 'used racist term'

Yesterday, Torode confirmed he was the subject of an allegation of using racist language

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4 h. ago John Torode sacked from MasterChef over ‘extremely offensive racist term’

Development comes just over 24 hours since 45 allegations of misconduct against Torode’s co-presenter Gregg Wallace were upheld by the BBC

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5 h. ago John Torode sacked from MasterChef after historic racism row emerges

John Torode has been sacked from MasterChef along with Gregg Wallace in another huge blow for the BBC show.

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5 h. ago John Torode is sacked from MasterChef after Gregg Wallace report found he used 'extremely offensive racist term' in the workplace

The MasterChef star announced the finding in a social media post last night, but he insisted it had 'no recollection' of the incident and did not believe it happened.

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5 h. ago 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 deniedJohn Torode will not return to MasterChef after its producers confirmed his contract would not be renewed after an allegation of using racist language.The Australian-born chef, 59, confirmed on Monday evening he was the subject of an allegation that was upheld as part of an inquiry into the behaviour of his former co-presenter Gregg Wallace. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

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5 h. ago BBC sacks staff after culture review as MasterChef rocked by misconduct claims

The BBC has confirmed staff dismissals following a culture review, with chairman Samir Shah admitting some individuals still abuse their power after Gregg Wallace's axe from MasterChef

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6 h. ago Nadiya Hussain claims she had ‘no definitive reason’ for BBC show’s cancellation

The 40-year-old claimed the corporation will ‘keep you till you’re of no use to them’ in an interview with the We Need To Talk podcast.

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6 h. ago MasterChef crisis as BBC confirm no decision made on series future amid allegations

John Torode has confirmed that he is the other individual against whom an allegation has been upheld following an investigation into his co-star Gregg Wallace

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6 h. ago MasterChef's John Torode supported by Amanda Holden after racism allegations

MasterChef host John Torode is the subject of racism allegations following an investigation into his former co-star Gregg Wallace, as he issues a statement online.

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7 h. ago Gregg Wallace slammed by Lorraine Kelly for 'strange and inappropriate' actions

Gregg Wallace has faced criticism from ITV chat show host Lorraine Kelly, who addressed the MasterChef presenter's recent controversy and axing from the BBC show

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