63 m. ago Revealed: Great British Menu and Gogglebox star Andi Oliver is favourite to replace MasterChef host after John Torode sacked for 'using a racist term'

Great British Menu star Andi Oliver has been revealed as the favourite replacement MasterChef host after the BBC sacked John Torode for 'using an extremely offesive racist term'.

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75 m. ago John Torode to take legal action against BBC after MasterChef sacking

John Torode is preparing to take legal action against the BBC after he was sacked from MasterChef, sources have revealed to us. He was sacked from the show after an allegation against him using of him using "an extremely offensive racist term"

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83 m. ago John Torode given lifeline by ITV after MasterChef axe over racism allegation

EXCLUSIVE: John Torode has been axed from MasterChef after being accused of using an "extremely offensive racist term" (which he denies), but he's given a career lifeline by ITV

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1 hour ago MasterChef judge reveals what it was REALLY like on BBC set with John Torode and Gregg Wallace after working with TV duo for 20 years

The judge has been a regular on the cooking competition (pictured, file photo) for around 20 years, as an extra judge who comes in for the quarter final episodes.

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2 h. ago John Torode's wife's candid admission about star's bond with Gregg Wallace before scandal

John Torode and Gregg Wallace have been friends and co-presenters on MasterChef for years, with the former's wife Lisa Faulkner once opening up about their close bond

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3 h. ago Lisa Faulkner shares genuine thoughts on Gregg Wallace and John Torode bond before scandal

John Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner has previously spoken about the close relationship her husband shared with John Torode, just months before the allegations were upheld

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4 h. ago Loose Women star says John Torode has been treated 'worse than a serial killer' after BBC axe

Many celebrities have shown their support towards John Torode after he was axed from his role in BBC's MasterChef following claims of racist language used on set.

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4 h. ago Gogglebox star 'tipped to replace John Torode on MasterChef' after BBC announcement

BBC bosses have decided not to renew John Torode's contract following an accusation of alleged racism that the MasterChef star denies, and a number of stars are now in the frame to replace him

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4 h. ago John Torode's MasterChef replacement 'confirmed' as Gogglebox fan favourite following BBC axe

A favourite to replace John Torode on MasterChef has emerged in the wake of the BBC's bombshell announcement that the 59-year-old had been sacked from the show.

Sport

5 h. ago The BBC is in a British Broadcasting Crisis – and only has itself to blame

From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks. The Beeb has only itself to blame, writes Fiona Sturges

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5 h. ago Revealed: The new favourite to become next MasterChef host after BBC sacks 'heartbroken' John Torode

The Australian chef (pictured), 59, was axed from the cooking competition in an announcement from the broadcaster on Tuesday afternoon.

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5 h. ago The forgotten MasterChef scandal that preceded John Torode's BBC career

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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6 h. ago Loose Women star rages 'what the hell?!' as they support John Torode after axe

Celebrities in the world of showbiz have supported John Torode after he was sacked from his role on MasterChef.

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7 h. ago 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

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7 h. ago ITV reveal its decision about John Torode following his BBC axing

ITV are standing by under fire John Torode, despite his BBC axing from MasterChef following an allegation of racism. 

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8 h. ago ITV's John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen future 'sealed' after BBC MasterChef exit

ITV have reportedly decided to continue airing John Torode's cooking show in the wake of his sacking from MasterChef after he was accused of using a racist term

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8 h. ago ITV reveals future of John Torode and Lisa Faulkner show after MasterChef sacking

MasterChef's John Torode exit from the ITV show has sparked conversations about the future of his cooking programme, John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen, with his wife.

Culture

8 h. ago 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

Culture

8 h. ago ITV 'make decision on John Torode's future' as BBC MasterChef star sacked

John Torode has been sacked from the BBC show MasterChef and ITV has reportedly made a decision on his future with the rival channel

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8 h. ago Lisa Faulkner planning 'big celebration' for husband John Torode

Lisa Faulker met husband John Torode when she was competing on Celebrity MasterChef, admitting she was 'petrified' of the star when they first encountered

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