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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
New MasterChef hosts 'confirmed' after Gregg Wallace axing
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. 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." 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. Recommended Reading: 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.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
MasterChef's new presenters 'confirmed' after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axin
Two new presenters have reportedly been 'confirmed' for MasterChef following the axing of Gregg Wallace and John Torode. Earlier this week an independent review commissioned by production company Banijay into misconduct accusations against Wallace, 60, upheld 45 of the 83 allegations, leading to his official removal from the cooking reality series. Torode, 59, exited hot on his heels after admitting he was subject to the racial language accusation featured in the review, although he has claimed he has 'no recollection' of the incident. It was claimed that he 'used the 'the N-word' on two separate occasions while working at the BBC. Now, however, Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt, 51, is said to be in the running to take the vacant position, according to The Sun. Joining him, fellow BBC chef Andi Oliver, 62, who presents Great British Menu, is reportedly being considered as well. Matt Tebbutt is a British chef and food presenter best known for presenting Channel 4's Food Unwrapped and Drop Down Menu, the BBC's Saturday Kitchen and the Good Food channel's Market Kitchen. Tebbutt ran a restaurant called The Foxhunter for many years with his wife, but gave it up to focus on his TV career. Previously, he presented Saturday Kitchen while regular host James Martin was away but then became the main presenter. Andi Oliver is also a chef, TV and radio broadcaster and former singer. She is known for appearing on BBC's Great British Menu, and is the author of the book The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table, which she published in 2023. For four years she ran a successful restaurant called The Moveable Feast before opening her award-winning restaurant, Andi's, in 2016. Grace Dent, who has stepped into host Celebrity MasterChef, was said to also be in the running for the permanent MasterChef spot. However, a source told The Sun: '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. More Trending '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. View More » 'The last thing the show wants is to be slapped with being 'pale, and stale' by a new generation of food lovers.' 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. MORE: All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025 MORE: Kris Marshall to return as beloved TV detective as BBC spin-off resumes filming MORE: All stars rumoured for Strictly 2025 line-up, including The Traitors winner
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
BBC Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt red-faced after guest's brutal swipe live on air
Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt was left red-faced after a guest was left unimpressed by his food Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt was left red-faced after a guest's brutal swipe. During the July 19 edition of the hit BBC cooking programme, the presenter was joined by drinks expert Helen McGinn and chefs Hasan Semay and Luke Holder. Motherland and Cunk on Earth star Diane Morgan also appeared on the show to promote the fourth instalment of her BBC comedy series Mandy. During the live show, Matt made a plant-based cheesecake for Diane after she recently changed her diet. However, the actor soon looked unimpressed with the dish after having a mouthful. "How is it?" Matt asked, with Diane hesitantly replying: "Yeah it's nice." "You can't be that fussy!" Matt then said, causing the rest of the studio to erupt into laughter, before the host quickly changed the subject.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
New TV chef rumoured 'to replace MasterChef's John Torode' after he was sacked for 'using N-word twice while singing Kanye West song'
A new TV chef is rumoured to replace former MasterChef host John Torode after he was sacked. The BBC reportedly sacked the Australian chef, 59, after he allegedly 'used the N-word twice while singing along to a Kanye West song'. Saturday Kitchen 's Matt Tebbutt is thought to be in the running to replace the axed star as well as Great British Menu star Andi Oliver. A source told The Sun 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. 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.' MailOnline has contacted the BBC and John and Matt's representatives for comment. Meanwhile, Grace Dent is set to be announced as sacked Gregg Wallace 's permanent replacement on MasterChef UK. Grace, who has now been pipped to take over Gregg's role, has already appeared as a judge on Celebrity MasterChef. Torode was said to have been singing the rapper's hit Gold Digger when he was allegedly 'caught using the racist term during after work drinks six or seven years ago'. The Sun claimed Torode used the word again whilst chatting to a friend on the MasterChef production team, who didn't take offence. The Australian-born chef has insisted 'he had absolutely no recollection' of using a racist term while drinking with colleagues seven years ago. The person who raised the complaint is understood to have 'overheard the conversation'. The production pal allegedly backed Torode and said he only used the racial slur as an 'example' and 'apologised afterwards'. A witness told investigators he had apologised immediately, 'was mortified' and 'didn't use the term as a slur' in 2018. The BBC said on Tuesday that Torode's contract would not be renewed after a report found he had used an 'extremely offensive racist term' during an evening out after filming the show. The corporation has refused to say what the racist term was - as has Torode, who has claimed he did 'not believe that it happened'. But it was today described as the 'worst racial slur there is' by Richard Osman, who added of the investigation: 'They found that to be substantively true. They found evidence that they were happy with - that that was true'. On Thursday, The Times claimed that two people 'close to the report' alleged that Torode had used the N-word. There has also been feverish speculation online for days that this was the slur he allegedly used. Torode has left MasterChef after an allegation of using racist language was upheld against him. He faced nine allegations of poor behaviour between 2012 and 2019. Investigators said of the other eight that two could not be substantiated and there was insufficient evidence in the remaining six. One insider told MailOnline on Thursday that there was 'relief' at MasterChef HQ that Torode is gone, saying he was 'horrible' to work with at times. A third source claimed they had found him to be a 'very rude and patronising man'. Torode was sacked after being accused of saying the 'worst racial slur there is'. Torode said this week, after his sacking, in a lengthy statement posted to Instagram: 'Although I haven't heard from anyone at the BBC or Banijay – I am seeing and reading that I've been "sacked" from MasterChef and I repeat that I have no recollection of what I'm accused of.' It was also claimed the BBC and Banijay had asked Torode to leave MasterChef citing mental health problems. The BBC declined to comment on the claims. But an insider said: 'The BBC and Banijay spoke to his reps before the announcement on Tuesday. The BBC never suggested he resign nor raised mental health.' Richard Osman appears to know the racist term Torode was claimed to have used. Speaking on his Rest Is Entertainment podcast with Marina Hyde, he said that his sources were shocked when they heard Torode's claim he was not told he was being sacked before it was announced. 'This is not woke gone mad. He used I think probably the worst racial slur there is and they found that to be substantively true. They found evidence they were happy with. He said that he couldn't remember it. But that one was upheld,' Richard said. 'More people are going to come out. They [the BBC and Banijay] are going public with the things they believe will stand up in court.' He added: 'If I were working at Banijay I would not be comfortable with that person working on a production that I was on.' Osman claimed that Torode was offered a year off and some training as a 'second chance' - but he refused. So he was fired. 'My understanding is that they took John Torode aside. And said we believe this happened and you used this language. He denied it. They said to him: "We will accept if you want to take a year off. You have to do a mandatory training course to understand and accept this is something we want in our workplace". 'That was denied. He said of course not. I didn't do it. Why would I do this,' Richard claimed. Osman dismissed claims by Torode he wasn't told by the BBC or Banijay that he was being sacked. He said: 'My understanding is that isn't true. The first time he heard it was when he was told it.' And on the claims Torode was told by the BBC he could quit blaming a mental health crisis, he added: 'I have rarely heard a more vehement denial from everyone involved that that conversation certainly didn't happen.' Torode is said to be considering taking legal action against the BBC after he was sacked from MasterChef. Sources suggest the chef is 'preparing to launch a lawsuit against the BBC' and wants to pursue bosses for unfair dismissal. 'He's telling people there is no proof of his supposed comment. It was not in a work capacity, it was just hearsay. John is determined to clear his name,' sources told The Mirror. But such legal action may prove impossible for Torode as sources told MailOnline his contract was with Banijay rather than the BBC. This comes as MasterChef bosses are reportedly pushing to air Gregg Wallace and John Torode's final series 'when the dust settles' after they were both sacked from the cooking show. The upcoming series - which have already been filmed - feature former I'm A Celeb star and restaurant critic Grace Dent, who replaced Wallace to co-host with Torode. The Sun reports that The BBC and production company Banijay plan to air both the amateur and celebrity editions. However, MailOnline understands BBC director general Tim Davie, who has the final say, has not yet made his decision on whether MasterChef will or will not be aired. A source told the Sun: 'The BBC and Banijay have faced a moral and professional dilemma like never before. Obviously Gregg's case was more clear cut, but John being dragged through the mud wasn't what anyone wanted or expected to happen. 'But at the same time, and as a publicly funded body, the BBC has a duty to both provide entertainment as well as fulfil its obligations to cast, crew, contestants and viewers alike. 'If they were to can these two series, hundreds of people - those who appeared or worked on the shows - would be so bitterly disappointed. So the feeling at present is that the show, quite literally, must go on - albeit once the dust has settled and all the fuss died down.' The Australian chef was dramatically axed from MasterChef hours after the BBC's director general refused to back him over an allegation of using racist language. The corporation said the host's contract would not be renewed after a report found he had used an 'extremely offensive racist term' during drinks after filming the show. The complaint against Torode was revealed in the report into co-presenter Wallace's inappropriate behaviour. Wallace, 60, was sacked after dozens of complaints against him were upheld. Torode identified himself on Monday as an unnamed person in the report who was accused of using 'racist language'. However, the presenter said 'he had absolutely no recollection' of the incident and did 'not believe that it happened'. But in a statement yesterday, the BBC said: 'This allegation - which involves an extremely offensive racist term being used in the workplace - was investigated and substantiated by the independent investigation led by the law firm Lewis Silkin. 'The BBC takes this upheld finding extremely seriously. 'We will not tolerate racist language of any kind and we told Banijay UK, the makers of MasterChef, that action must be taken. John Torode's contract on MasterChef will not be renewed.' Hours before the announcement, BBC director general Tim Davie had refused to back him and said he expected 'action to be taken' over the allegation. He delivered the remarks as the BBC released its annual report - an occasion overshadowed by controversies for the second year in a row. Last year's was published amid the fallout over news presenter Huw Edwards who pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children. Asked about the Torode racism row, Tim Davie said: 'The BBC in some ways are quite simple on this - if someone is found to not live up to our values we expect the independent company, Banijay in this case, to take action and report back to us on what they have done. 'These are not BBC employees, but we absolutely expect action to be taken.' Mr Davie added: 'I think a great programme that's loved by audiences is much bigger than individuals. 'It absolutely can survive and prosper, but we've got to make sure we're in the right place in terms of the culture of the show.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New MasterChef hosts set to take over from scandal-hit Gregg Wallace & John Torode revealed
SATURDAY Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt is expected to be the new host of MasterChef. And the Sun understands 3 Beeb chef Andi Oliver and Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt are expected to be the new hosts of MasterChef Credit: BBC 3 They are being lined up following the sackings of John Torode and Gregg Wallace Credit: BBC 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. Read more on MasterChef "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.' Most read in News TV 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'. 3 Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent is set to host the celebrity version of MasterChef Credit: BBC 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.
