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Scottish Sun
34 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
BBC's witch-hunt against talent is getting ever more extreme – John Torode doesn't deserve to go down like Gregg Wallace
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREGG Wallace had pledged in his damning statement there would be 'more casualties' from the BBC's hapless handling of the investigation into him. If the BBC has its way then John Torode will be the next. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 John Torode does not deserve to go down like Gregg Wallace Credit: Alamy 2 John married ex-Celebrity MasterChef contestant Lisa Faulkner Credit: Getty - Contributor Which beggars the question, where the hell does this all end? In its desperate efforts to save its mighty cash cow, MasterChef, from cancellation, the BBC seems hellbent on cancelling its own. Gregg's behaviour, by his own admission, was unacceptable. But poor John is now being hauled down with him. His mistake? Telling a story, that he cannot remember telling, in a bar seven or eight years ago, and using an offensive term. As soon as he was informed the term was racist, he immediately apologised. No complaint was made. Nobody actually knows when it happened. Or if it happened. Certainly John doesn't believe it happened. Now, so desperate to clean up its house, or indeed kitchen, is Auntie, that she is asking John to jump before he is pushed. 'We'll never work with him again', blast BBC as Gregg Wallace report reveals 'substantial' allegations over 19 YEARS Incredibly, they suggested he fabricate a mental health crisis, and walk. How, in this day and age, was this allowed to happen? Quite rightly, John refused. Putting matters of ethics to one side, the BBC's witch-hunt against its talent is becoming ever more extreme. To be clear, Gregg should have gone — but if this isolated incident is his only offence, John does not deserve to go down too. At this rate, there will be no-one left to present its shows.
Metro
39 minutes ago
- Metro
Masterchef's John Torode reveals racist language allegation in Wallace review
Masterchef's John Torode has confirmed he was subject to an allegation of racist language inside the bombshell Gregg Wallace review. The 59-year-old TV chef revealed the incident as part of the Silkins review looking into his co-presenter Wallace's behaviour in which 45 allegations were upheld against out of a total of 83. The report, commissioned by MasterChef production company Banijay UK, resulted in Wallace being officially removed from the BBC reality cooking show. In a statement addressing the racist language allegation on his Instagram, Torode confirmed he was the individual 'who is alleged to have used racist language on one occasion' for the 'sake of transparency. He continued: 'The allegation is that I did so sometime in 2018 or 2019, in a social situation, and that the person I was speaking with did not believe that it was intended in a malicious way and that I apologised immediately afterwards. 'I have absolutely no recollection of any of this, and I do not believe that it happened. However, I want to be clear that I've always had the view that any racial language is wholly unacceptable in any environment. 'I'm shocked and saddened by the allegation as I would never wish to cause anyone any offence.' It has been claimed by The Sun that Torode was asked to resign by the BBC over the weekend. The latest revelations come after Wallace, 60, apologised following his axe from the show and the report coming out which detailed the upheld allegations including one case of 'unwelcome physical contact'. In a statement, the disgraced TV personality said he was 'deeply sorry' and that he 'never set out to harm or humilate anyone'. More Trending He added: 'For a working-class man with a direct manner, modern broadcasting has become a dangerous place. I was the headline this time. But I won't be the last. 'There will be more casualties if the BBC continues down this path, where protecting its legacy matters more than protecting people. For my part, with full legal support, I will consider my next move.' The majority of the substantiated allegations took place between 2005 and 2018 and related to 'inappropriate sexual language and humour', the report shared. Metro has reached out to the BBC for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. View More » MORE: Gregg Wallace's final MasterChef series should air – his behaviour isn't contestants' fault MORE: Inside MasterChef star Grace Dent's career and private life as she 'replaces Gregg Wallace' MORE: I'm a Celeb star lined up to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef
The Sun
40 minutes ago
- The Sun
BBC's witch-hunt against talent is getting ever more extreme – John Torode doesn't deserve to go down like Gregg Wallace
GREGG Wallace had pledged in his damning statement there would be 'more casualties' from the BBC's hapless handling of the investigation into him. If the BBC has its way then John Torode will be the next. 2 2 Which beggars the question, where the hell does this all end? In its desperate efforts to save its mighty cash cow, MasterChef, from cancellation, the BBC seems hellbent on cancelling its own. Gregg's behaviour, by his own admission, was unacceptable. But poor John is now being hauled down with him. His mistake? Telling a story, that he cannot remember telling, in a bar seven or eight years ago, and using an offensive term. As soon as he was informed the term was racist, he immediately apologised. No complaint was made. Nobody actually knows when it happened. Or if it happened. Certainly John doesn't believe it happened. Now, so desperate to clean up its house, or indeed kitchen, is Auntie, that she is asking John to jump before he is pushed. 'We'll never work with him again', blast BBC as Gregg Wallace report reveals 'substantial' allegations over 19 YEARS Incredibly, they suggested he fabricate a mental health crisis, and walk. How, in this day and age, was this allowed to happen? Quite rightly, John refused. Putting matters of ethics to one side, the BBC's witch-hunt against its talent is becoming ever more extreme. To be clear, Gregg should have gone — but if this isolated incident is his only offence, John does not deserve to go down too. At this rate, there will be no-one left to present its shows. What were the main findings of the report? FORTY-five allegations made against Gregg Wallace during his time on MasterChef, including one of "unwelcome physical contact", were found to have been substantiated. An independent report commissioned by production company Banijay assessed 83 allegations against Wallace. The report substantiated: - Twelve claims he made inappropriate jokes and innuendo; - Sixteen reports he made sexually explicit comments; - Two allegations that he made sexualised comments to or about someone; - Four complaints that he made culturally insensitive or racist comments; - Three claims that he was in a state of undress; - Seven allegations of bullying; - One allegation of unwanted touching. The allegations span from 2005 to 2024.
