Food Critic Grace Dent Expected to Replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef UK

Grace Dent, a seasoned food critic and former I'm a Celebrity star, is set to replace Gregg Wallace as a permanent judge on MasterChef UK. Dent, 51, who previously filled in for Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef, will join John Torode in the kitchen, with filming scheduled to begin at the end of summer at new studios in Birmingham. Wallace, 60, was dismissed from the BBC show following a lengthy investigation into multiple allegations of misconduct, which he denies, though he admitted to inappropriate language. Dent expressed excitement about supporting emerging talent and her deep connection to the show, which she has followed since childhood. Torode praised Dent as an inspiring critic and excellent collaborator. Meanwhile, Wallace has changed representation amid the controversy and has hinted at a possible appearance on I'm a Celebrity, following Dent’s footsteps in the reality show.