Masterchef Unveils New Judging Line-Up After Gregg Wallace And John Torode's Exits

Former MasterChef hosts John Torode and Gregg WallaceThe new presenting and judging team for the BBC series MasterChef has been announced.For the last few months, the long-running show has been at the centre of controversy, after both Gregg Wallace and John Torode were dropped as judges following an external investigation earlier this year.On Monday evening, their replacements were officially confirmed, with former regular guest critic Grace Dent being appointed a full-time judge moving forward.She’ll be joined at the helm by chef Anna Haugh, who previously served as a judge on one series of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2022.View this post on InstagramA post shared by MasterChef UK (@masterchefuk)Grace enthused: “I’m over the moon to be coming back to the MasterChef kitchen and unearthing what culinary skills people have been cooking up behind closed doors.“It’s a joy to be working with Anna, who brings all her incredible experience to the table. I am in for such a treat with this series, I can’t wait to get started.”Anna agreed: “I’m delighted to be back on MasterChef and judging alongside the wonderful Grace Dent, whose writing and wit I’ve admired for years.“MasterChef has long inspired and resonated with cooks in home kitchens and of course in my industry. I can’t wait to get into the studio for what will be a great competition.”Prior to that, it was revealed that Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt would be taking over Gregg Wallace’s old slot on Masterchef: The Professionals.Masterchef: The Professionals stars Marcus Wareing, Matt Tebbutt, Monica GalettiGregg was fired as the host of MasterChef in July, after almost 20 years at the helm, following claims that were upheld in a report alleging the use of sexual language and one case of unwanted physical contact.He has since apologised for “any distress caused” by his behaviour, while also noting that he was cleared of what he described as “the most serious and sensational accusations”.John was then dropped after a complaint of alleged racist language was upheld, though he has since claimed he has “no recollection of what I’m accused of”.The most recent season of MasterChef was filmed last year, featuring both Gregg and John as usual, although the BBC made the decision to greatly reduce their screen-time.Two of the most recent contestants requested that they be edited out of the show in light of the controversy.READ MORE:Gregg Wallace Is Fired From MasterChef – Here's The Full Story Of His Controversial Exit So FarGregg Wallace Breaks Silence After More Than Half Of Masterchef Allegations Are UpheldSir Rod Stewart Accuses 'Bully' Gregg Wallace Of 'Humiliating' His Wife On Celebrity MasterChef

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