Overview
- A Lewis Silkin review commissioned by Banijay UK upheld multiple allegations against Gregg Wallace, including being undressed at work, making sexually explicit comments, and an allegation of unwanted physical contact, and those findings led to Wallace's dismissal.
- Torode says he was told of his own dismissal while on holiday and described the BBC's handling as impersonal and devastating, and he has ruled out bringing legal action over the decision.
- Since leaving the show Torode has launched a YouTube channel with his wife, Lisa Faulkner, who earlier this year had surgery for an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, a development Torode says reshaped his priorities.
- MasterChef's production has been reworked with new hosts for special editions, including Grace Dent, Anna Haugh and Giorgio Locatelli, while reported average viewers fell about 28% after the scandal.
- The programme faces ongoing reputational and audience challenges that could affect future commissioning and presenter line-ups as producers try to steady the show and rebuild trust with viewers.