John Torode
John Torode is a British chef and television personality, best known for his role as a judge on 'MasterChef'. He has built a career around his culinary expertise and has appeared on numerous cooking shows, sharing his passion for food with audiences.
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John Torode was also sacked from MasterChef after allegations against him were upheld.
BBC chief Tim Davie says no-one is irreplaceable after scandals
United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
John Torode was a long-time host of MasterChef who faced allegations and was sacked.
Grace Dent and Anna Haugh to replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode on BBC showUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
John Torode was dropped from MasterChef for using racist language in a social setting.
The cursed 21st season has made it to air with all hint of flavour removed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-07
John Torode has co-presented MasterChef alongside Gregg Wallace but faced allegations of using a racist term on set.
BBC cooking show returns with sacked hosts Gregg Wallace and John TorodeUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-06
The long-running cookery contest has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, with the recent sacking of co-presenter John Torode.
the best new shows to watch this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-03
MasterChef has been rocked by controversy in recent months, but on Wednesday, the new amateurs series of the BBC show is scheduled to begin - with both Gregg Wallace and John Torode in it.
What’s coming up this week?United Kingdom· 2025-08-02
John Torode was also sacked from MasterChef after a claim of using a severely offensive racist term was substantiated.
BBC faces mounting pressure to not air new series after Gregg Wallace and John Torode sackedUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Wallace defended his sacked co-host John Torode, saying he is 'not a racist'.
Ex-MasterChef host 'sorry' but says he's 'not a groper'United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
John Torode was also a presenter of MasterChef and faced allegations of using a racist term.
Unseen series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be broadcastUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23John Torode was also sacked from MasterChef after an allegation of using an extremely offensive racist term was upheld.
Inside the MasterChef crisis as Gregg Wallace, John Torode sackedUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-19
John Torode will not return to MasterChef after an allegation of using racist language.
John Torode’s MasterChef contract not renewed after racist language allegation – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16John Torode's contract as MasterChef presenter was not renewed.
Under-pressure BBC boss getting tough after controversiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-16
John Torode was dismissed from his position as the long-time host of 'MasterChef' for allegedly using racist language during filming.
"Nikakav rasistički rječnik nećemo tolerisati"
Montenegro· 2025-07-16
John Torode has been sacked as MasterChef presenter after an allegation against him using 'an extremely offensive racist term' was upheld.
John Torode sacked as MasterChef presenter after racist language claim upheldUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-15John Torode has said he was the subject of an allegation of using racist language.
MasterChef presenter John Torode confirms he was alleged to have used racist language | MasterChefUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-14
John Torode is mentioned as a capable presenter for MasterChef, suggesting the show can continue without Gregg Wallace.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChefUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-12
John Torode was present during an incident involving Gregg Wallace and a crew member at a MasterChef event.
MasterChef UK host sacked as 50 more people make allegations against him
Australia· 2025-07-09Sophie says she was standing at the bar talking to Wallace and his co-host John Torode.
MasterChef host sacked as 50 more people make claimsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-09
John Torode's tea towel caught fire while cooking on This Morning, leading to a safety warning.
‘We warned everyone: do not go near Tom Cruise!’ How Covid sent British TV haywire, five years on | TelevisionUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
