Archive · 6 Aug 2025
MasterChef Season Airs Despite Controversy Surrounding Hosts
The BBC is airing the new season of MasterChef on iPlayer, even though the hosts, Gregg Wallace and John Torode, were fired due to allegations.
Because the episodes were already made, the BBC couldn't remove the hosts completely.
Some changes were made, but they are still featured in the episodes.
Some contestants aren't happy with this decision, while the BBC's focus is on the amateur chefs.
The broadcasting union will discuss the decision with the BBC.
First three episodes of MasterChef's new season have been released on iPlayer despite the controversy surrounding the hosts.
Gregg Wallace and John Torode, the show's former presenters, were fired following substantiated allegations.
The episodes were filmed prior to the allegations, making complete removal of the hosts impossible.
Some edits have been made, and the iPlayer page omits images of Wallace and Torode.
Former contestants have expressed dissatisfaction with the BBC's handling of the situation.
- Who
- Gregg Wallace, John Torode, MasterChef contestants, BBC.
- What
- MasterChef's new season is being released on iPlayer despite allegations against the hosts.
- When
- The first three episodes have dropped.
- Where
- BBC iPlayer.
- Why
- The episodes were already filmed before the allegations.
BBC's Position
Former Contestant's Position
Show Release
BBC's Position
The new season is being released.
Former Contestant's Position
N/A
- Show
- MasterChef
- Hosts
- Gregg Wallace, John Torode
- Platform
- BBC iPlayer
- Allegations
- Substantiated allegations against the hosts
- Production Company
- Banijay
