MasterChef presenter John Torode says allegation he used racist language upheld in report
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 14 – A review into MasterChef presenters found 45 of 83 allegations against Gregg Wallace substantiated and confirmed one upheld racist language claim involving John Torode.
- John Torode confirmed that an allegation of using "racial language" against him was upheld in a report related to his former co-presenter, Gregg Wallace.
- Torode stated he has "no recollection of the incident" and does not believe it occurred, expressing shock and sadness over the allegation.
- He emphasized that he believes "any racial language is wholly unacceptable in any environment."
- The report by Banijay UK substantiated 45 out of 83 allegations against Wallace, including one for using racist language.
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