Potential new host for MasterChef, despite current judge Grace Dent taking on a bigger role.

For the past two decades, the beloved cooking show MasterChef has been graced by the presence of the charming and knowledgeable Gregg Wallace as its host. However, recent reports have surfaced that a new face may be taking over the reins, despite author and food critic Grace Dent stepping in as the host for the celebrity edition of the show.

In December, it was announced that the BBC was investigating allegations of misconduct against Wallace, which led to him stepping down from his role as a judge on the show. Shortly after, it was revealed that Dent, who has appeared on various spin-offs of the show, would be taking over as the host for the upcoming season of the celebrity edition alongside co-host John Torode.

While fans of the show were excited about Dent's appointment, it has now been reported that Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt may actually be the one replacing Wallace on the main show. According to a source, Tebbutt's experience in taking over another popular cooking show, Saturday Kitchen, has made him a top choice for the MasterChef producers and BBC bosses.

However, nothing has been set in stone yet, and the investigations into Wallace's behavior are still ongoing. But with MasterChef being such a massive and highly popular show, the BBC is eager to have everything in place for the next season.

This news may come as a surprise to fans who were excited about Dent's role as a judge, as many had praised her for being a great fit for the show. Some even took to social media to express their delight at her appointment, with one fan stating that the person who made the decision to give Dent the gig deserved a pay raise and bottomless Prosecco.

However, Dent's future on the show as a judge may now be uncertain. But in a statement, she expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, stating that she had been a fan of MasterChef since she was young and that it was a dream come true to be a part of it.

As for Wallace, he and his legal team have denied the allegations against him, calling them entirely false. Meanwhile, the BBC has declined to comment on the matter. MasterChef fans can continue to enjoy the show on BBC iPlayer. And if you have any celebrity stories or tips, don't hesitate to contact the entertainment team through email, phone, or our Submit Stuff page – they'd love to hear from you.

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