US EditionTwo MasterChef Stars Edited Out of Show After Sackings
Two contestants requested removal after allegations against hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode led to major edits; 45 complaints against Wallace were upheld, producers confirmed.
- On August 14, BBC News confirmed that an unnamed second contestant was removed from MasterChef series 21 following host scandals.
- Following scandals attached to Gregg Wallace and John Torode, Banijay announced major edits after an independent report upheld 45 complaints against Wallace.
- Only five chefs appeared on BBC One, deviating from the usual six, and many jokes from John Torode and Gregg Wallace were edited out.
- Despite widespread support, the BBC's decision drew protests from some contestants and viewers, with Sarah Shafi opposing the series airing altogether.
- MasterChef series 21 next airs at 8pm on BBC One, with Irish chef Anna Hughes replacing Gregg Wallace in later episodes.
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Another ‘MasterChef’ Contestant Edited Out Of Controversial BBC Series
A second contestant asked to be edited out of the current season of the BBC’s MasterChef. This follows another contestant, Sarah Shafi, saying they were edited out of season of the British show after complaining about fired hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode. BBC News was first with a report on the second contestant exiting. “One […]
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