Masterchef controversy continues as heavy edit totally removes person from show
The unnamed contestant requested removal from the show 'given recent events', a decision accepted by the production company, Banijay UK.
This follows the earlier removal of aspiring chef Sarah Shafi, who also asked to be edited out due to concerns about the show's message to women.
The scandal involves 45 upheld complaints against Gregg Wallace and one against John Torode, including an accusation of 'offensive racist language'.
Despite a drop in viewership for the first episode, the BBC decided to broadcast the series after careful consideration, with Wallace set to be replaced by Anna Haugh in upcoming episodes.
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