Overview
- In a new Substack post, Torode praised incoming presenter Grace Dent as a 'strong extraordinary woman' and said her support was 'unfailing.'
- Torode derided his critics as a 'cult' and separately paid tribute to his wife, actor Lisa Faulkner, calling her his 'rock' and a 'Wonder Woman.'
- Dent is reported to be filming the regular MasterChef as presenter alongside chef Anna Haugh after moving from guest critic to a lead role.
- The BBC says an independent Lewis Silkin investigation substantiated an allegation that Torode used an 'extremely offensive' racist term; he denies recalling the incident.
- Gregg Wallace had 45 of 83 allegations upheld in the same review and has filed a High Court claim seeking up to £10,000 from the BBC for alleged distress and harassment.