New MasterChef hosts set to take over from scandal-hit Gregg Wallace & John Torode revealed
And the Sun understands
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Beeb chef Andi Oliver and Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt are expected to be the new hosts of MasterChef
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They are being lined up following the sackings of John Torode and Gregg Wallace
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It would debunk claims that the BBC cooking show is to be fronted by two women after the
Tebbutt and Oliver would be part of a 'dream line-up', with columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent on the celebrity version.
A source said: 'Matt is seen as a really safe pair of hands by the BBC. He has been in the frame for some time and is now being lined up for MasterChef.
'The BBC are keen to bring Andi Oliver on board too. She has been so popular as host of the Great British Menu.
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"They're not sure if she can commit at this stage because of her schedule with that show but everyone is hoping they can get her on board.'
The source added: 'Everyone loves Andi and she would be perfect for the role in many ways.
"She is very talented on her own merit but she would also help bring a more diverse look for the show, which is much needed.
'The last thing the show wants is to be slapped with being 'pale, and stale' by a new generation of food lovers.'
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Dent, 51, brought in to host the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef with Torode, is expected to remain as the host of the spin-off with Tebbutt
Our insider added: 'Grace was brilliant on the celebrity spin-off.
John Torode sacked by BBC after being accused of using N-word while singing along to Kanye West song Gold Digger
"Nothing is set in stone yet but this is the dream line-up they're hoping for.'
One was of 'unwelcome physical contact,' and others included 'inappropriate language'.
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Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent is set to host the celebrity version of MasterChef
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Torode, 59, was told the BBC were
The Sun yesterday revealed he had been accused of
The other was claimed to have happened during a conversation with a pal on the BBC show's production team.
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