December 15th 2024.
According to reports, it seems that the replacement for Gregg Wallace on MasterChef has been revealed. It is said that an I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star will be announced as the new co-host alongside John Torode. The BBC presenter has stepped back from the show amid allegations made against him, and an investigation is currently underway.
Wallace is facing serious accusations of making inappropriate sexual jokes and lewd comments on set, as well as asking for the phone numbers of female production staff and behaving inappropriately towards them. There have also been claims that he groped multiple people, mimicked sexual acts, and even walked around the studio naked. These allegations span over a period of 17 years and involve more than 13 individuals.
Some well-known personalities, such as Ulrika Jonsson and Kirsty Wark, have spoken out about their experiences with Wallace, while he and his lawyers have strongly denied all allegations. However, the BBC has decided to remove him from the show and has even cancelled the annual Christmas specials.
While the future of MasterChef remains uncertain, it has been reported that Grace Dent, a regular guest judge on the show, will be announced as Wallace's replacement. The 51-year-old food critic is known for her no-nonsense style and sense of humor, making her a fan favorite. She will reportedly co-host the show with Torode, who has been presenting it with Wallace since 2005.
Other names that have been thrown in the mix as potential replacements include James Martin and Nigella Lawson, and even rapper Snoop Dogg has expressed interest in the role. It seems that Wallace has accepted that his time on MasterChef is coming to an end, and is expecting to be replaced.
Sources close to Wallace have revealed that he is feeling the pressure and is aware that his TV career may be over. However, he is not making any public statements at this time and is focusing on the ongoing investigation. Torode, on the other hand, has released a statement saying that he loves his job and will continue to be a part of MasterChef.
The show, which recently finished filming its next season, may still air in the spring of 2025, but nothing has been confirmed yet. We reached out to the BBC and representatives for Banijay UK for comment, but have not received a response. In the meantime, viewers can catch up on past episodes on BBC iPlayer. We will continue to update with any new developments.
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