Furious MasterChef fans ‘switch off' new series after BBC's decision to air despite John Torode & Gregg Wallace axings
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FURIOUS MasterChef fans declared they will 'switch off' the new series - as it aired despite its hosts being axed.
The BBC cooking programme has been hit by a wave of controversy in the weeks leading up to the new series.
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MasterChef has returned to screens - but fans aren't happy with the decision
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Longtime presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace were recently axed after 20 years
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Viewers have declared they will "not watch" the programme
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Long-time presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode were both axed from presenting future series.
A report revealed more than 40 historic complaints against Gregg had been upheld, along with a claim that John once used a racist term.
The Beeb has decided to go ahead with airing the new season of MasterChef, which features Gregg and John as hosts, because it was recorded before the report was commissioned.
Writing online, viewers have hit back at this decision and said they will 'not watch' the programme.
One wrote on X: "@BBCOne MasterChef should definitely NOT have gone ahead with Wallace and Torode as presenters.
"The decision is demeaning and insulting to all those affected by what they did and drags the programme to the gutter. We will not watch it!"
Another penned: "Just a reminder not to watch #masterchef tonight. #r4today."
A third remarked: "I hope no one watches #MasterChef #BBC."
While a fourth chimed in: "How is this allowed to air on Prime-time BBC One?
"This just proves the BBC do not care about anything their staff do under their employment."
MasterChef returns with Gregg Wallace and John Torode - but fans spot HUGE changes to show
The Sun told how Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt is set to be MasterChef's new host.
In addition, The Sun understood he could be joined by fellow Beeb chef Andi Oliver, 62, who presents Great British Menu.
A spokesperson for the broadcaster said previously: "After careful consideration and consultation with the contestants, we have decided to broadcast the amateur series of MasterChef on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 6 August.
"MasterChef is an amazing competition which is life-changing for the amateur chefs taking part.
"The focus of it has always been their skill and their journey.
'This has not been an easy decision in the circumstances and we appreciate not everyone will agree with it.
"In showing the series, which was filmed last year, it in no way diminishes our view of the seriousness of the upheld findings against both presenters.
"We have been very clear on the standards of behaviour that we expect of those who work at the BBC or on shows made for the BBC.
'However, we believe that broadcasting this series is the right thing to do for these cooks who have given so much to the process.
"We want them to be properly recognised and give the audience the choice to watch the series.
'At this stage we have not taken a decision on the celebrity series and Christmas special, which was filmed earlier this year, and we will confirm our plans later in the year.
Celebrity Masterchef Previous Winners
The previous Celebrity Masterchef winners so far in the show
2023 - Singer Wynne Evans
2022 - Radio Presenter Lisa Snowdon
2021 - Gold-medal-winning Paralympian Kadeena Cox
2020 - YouTube star Riyadh Khalaf
2019 - Olympian Greg Rutherford
2018 - Actor John Partridge
2017 - Television presenter Angellica Bell
2016 - Real Hustle star Alexis Conran
2015 - Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt
2014 - Actress Sophie Thompson
2013 - Comedian and actor Ade Edmondson
2012 - Actress Emma Kennedy
2011 - Former England rugby captain Phil Vickery
2010 - Actress and presenter Lisa Faulkner
2009 - Presenter Jayne Middlemiss
2008 - Singer and actress Liz McClarnon
2007 - Actress and presenter Nadia Sawalha
2006 - Rugby star Matt Dawson
'Most importantly MasterChef is a brilliant, much-loved programme which is bigger than any one individual.
"There are many talented, dedicated and hard-working people who make the show what it is.
"It will continue to flourish on the BBC and we look forward to it returning stronger than ever in the future."
Celebrity MasterChef airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
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