New MasterChef hosts 'confirmed' after Gregg Wallace axing
An independent review commissioned by production company Banijay into misconduct allegations against Gregg Wallace upheld 45 of the 83 claims, leading to his removal from the cooking programme.
Torode was also fired after racial language accusations were levied against him.
It was claimed that he used the "N-word" on two separate occasions while working at the broadcaster.
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New presenters 'confirmed' for MasterChef after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axing
Now, it has been 'confirmed' that Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt is taking over one of the vacant positions after the axing of Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
According to The Sun, BBC chef Andi Oliver, who currently stars in Great British Menu, is also joining him.
A source told the publication: "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.
"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."
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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."
Who are presenters Matt Tebbutt and Andi Oliver?
According to IMDb, Matt Tebbutt is an actor and presenter who is known for starring in a number of shows like Saturday Kitchen and Food Unwrapped.
The British chef and presenter often filled in for James Martin on Saturday Kitchen before becoming a regular face on the programme.
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He is also married to Lisa Tebbutt and has two children.
Andi Oliver is also a British chef and presenter who has starred in a number of shows over her successful career, including Great British Menu, where she is a judge.
She is also a radio presenter and former singer who has authored the book The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table.
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