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MasterChef, John Torode and BBC

Former MasterChef winner comes out in support of John Torode
A former MasterChef winner has come out in support of sacked presenter John Torode. Thomasina Miers, who won the 2005 reboot of the BBC show, said the former host was “incredibly nurturing and supportive” towards contestants.
BBC MasterChef winner 'feels awful' for John Torode as complaint left her 'gobsmacked'
John Torode was sacked from MasterChef earlier this month after an allegation of racism was upheld against him, while his co-host Gregg Wallace was also axed from the BBC show
John Torode breaks silence after sacking from BBC MasterChef
John Torode has broken his silence after being sacked from MasterChef on the BBC. It was confirmed by the BBC and production company Banijay UK last month that the 59-year-old's contract on the popular show would not be renewed.
Why both John Torode and Gregg Wallace are still on MasterChef despite being axed
MasterChef fans will be surprised to see John Torode and Gregg Wallace still on the BBC show despite both of them being axed from the programme after separate scandals.
BBC Decides to Air Latest ‘MasterChef’ Series With Now-Axed Hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode
The channel said it was "the right thing to do" for the chefs who took part, but British broadcast union Bectu has criticized the BBC for rewarding "bad behavior" with prime-time coverage.
BBC MasterChef winner breaks silence on John Torode's true colours
Speaking to the podcast Spooning with Mark Wogan, the former MasterChef winner addressed Torode's true colours. Ms Miers said: “John was incredibly nurturing and supportive. The idea of John being racist frankly is so ludicrous.”
MasterChef's John Torode's 'one chance' to win back fans as TV future 'hangs in balance'
EXCLUSIVE: John Torode and Gregg Wallace will not be recording anymore episodes of BBC show MasterChef after the current series concludes, following the result of an inquiry
MasterChef winner 'feels awful' for John Torode after he's sacked from BBC show
Thomasina Miers, who was the first winner of the rebooted MasterChef, has said she 'feels awful' for John Torode after he was sacked from the BBC show along with co-host Gregg Wallace
Gregg Wallace’s ‘MasterChef’ Co-Host John Torode Says He Has “No Recollection” of Making Racist Remark
After an inquiry into Wallace's behavior revealed claims against two separate people, Torode said on Monday: "I am the individual who is alleged to have used racial language on one occasion."
Fall in viewers for Wallace and Torode's last MasterChef
Just under two million people tuned into the first episode of MasterChef’s new series, a fall compared with last year, after a rocky period for the show in which both of its presenters were sacked. About 2.
Masterchef viewing figures plummet after new series airs with fired hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode
Masterchef viewing figures plummet after new series airs with fired hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode - BBC said decision to air new series in wake of Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking had ‘no
MasterChef ratings plunge as new series airs following Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking
MasterChef ’s latest series has suffered a major ratings drop, with almost a million fewer viewers tuning in for its launch ...
John Torode's 'one chance' to save career as MasterChef host warned over 'crucial' move
EXCLUSIVE: MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode will not be filming anymore episodes of the show, once the current ...
How Gregg Wallace & John Torode’s MasterChef friendship was cursed from start with rows over backstage rules & 6am calls
THEY were the larger than life characters who ruled the MasterChef kitchen for 20 years. But as Gregg Wallace and John Torode ...