US EditionJohn Torode Axed From MasterChef After Allegations of Racist Language Upheld
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 15 – John Torode was dismissed after an allegation of racist language was upheld, following co-host Gregg Wallace's sacking over more than 40 misconduct claims, BBC said.
- John Torode was removed from his role on MasterChef on Tuesday following an independent investigation that confirmed he had used highly offensive racist language in the workplace in 2018.
- This followed a wider controversy that began last year with claims against co-presenter Gregg Wallace, whose misconduct allegations numbered more than 40 and led to his sacking last week.
- An independent inquiry conducted by the legal firm Lewis Silkin confirmed that John Torode used a highly offensive racist term, leading Banijay UK and the BBC to decide against extending his contract.
- Torode stated that he does not remember the incident and doubts that it took place, while emphasizing that any form of racially offensive language is completely unacceptable; meanwhile, Banijay underscored their commitment to handling the issue with utmost seriousness.
- The BBC emphasized it will not tolerate racist language, and Torode’s removal signals a continuing reckoning over conduct on MasterChef affecting both lead presenters.
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The news comes shortly after the news that another cooking show host, Gregg Wallace, was forced to leave amid reports of sexual misconduct.
BBC issue statement as John Torode exits Masterchef days after Gregg Wallace - Liverpool Echo
Mr Torode confirmed he was the subject of an allegation of using racist language but said he had “no recollection of the incident” and was “shocked and saddened” by the allegation.
MasterChef’s John Torode sacked after racist language allegation upheld
The MasterChef presenter John Torode has been sacked after an allegation against him of using racist language was upheld. John Torode says he has no recollection of the alleged incident and “does not believe that it happened”. The show has been mired in crisis with a report yesterday upholding 45 allegations against former presenter Gregg Wallace, mostly relating to inappropriate sexual language and humour. A series of controversies at the BBC h…
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