MasterChef: Unseen series featuring Gregg Wallace and John Torode will be broadcast
Earlier this month, a report revealed more than 40 claims against Wallace had been upheld, while a claim that Torode had used a severely offensive racist term was also substantiated.BBC News understands the way the programme is edited will be looked at in light of the findings, with a view taken on the prominence of Wallace and Torode. It is thought there will be limitations given the pair are the show's main presenters, but the focus is likely to be on the contestants. In its statement, the BBC said: "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."
Previous contestants on the show previously told BBC News that being on MasterChef can be "life-changing" for them.But some of the women who came forward with claims against Wallace have said they didn't think it should be shown.One former MasterChef worker suggested it would show "a real lack of respect" to people like her if the series was aired, while another warned it would "make a mockery" of the people who have spoken out.The BBC concluded its statement by describing MasterChef as "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."
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