Final MasterChef Episodes Air After Wallace, Torode Dismissals

The final series of MasterChef featuring John Torode and Gregg Wallace was released on BBC iPlayer despite both presenters being dropped following upheld allegations of misconduct. Wallace faced 45 out of 83 allegations substantiated by a legal firm, while Torode was found to have used offensive racist language according to the same investigation. The series was filmed before the allegations were publicly known, and the BBC decided to air it to honor the efforts of the amateur cooks involved, allowing audiences to decide whether to watch. Both presenters appear in the opening shots of the episodes, with Wallace stepping away in November 2024 and the BBC and Banijay UK later stating his return was untenable. Speculation about their replacements is ongoing, with British chef Tom Kerridge emerging as a favorite contender to take over the presenting role. The BBC has not yet confirmed replacements for the main show, though Grace Dent has already taken over Wallace's role in Celebrity MasterChef.