MasterChef confirms Gregg Wallace and John Torode replacements as first-ever female duo

The BBC has officially confirmed the two stars who'll be replacing Gregg Wallace and John Torode on MasterChef for the next series

The BBC has announced the official replacements for John Torode and Gregg Wallace on MasterChef going forward. Torode and Wallace were fired from the programme earlier this year after an inquiry into allegations of Wallace's misconduct upheld 40 claims against him, while Torode was found to have used severely offensive racist language.

Now, the BBC has confirmed that food critic Grace Dent and chef Anna Haugh will be the next hosts of MasterChef. Grace said in a statement that she is "over the moon" to be returning to the MasterChef kitchen,

"It’s a joy to be working with Anna, who brings all her incredible experience to the table. I am in for such a treat with this series, I can’t wait to get started."

Meanwhile, Anna added: "I’m delighted to be back on MasterChef and judging alongside the wonderful Grace Dent, whose writing and wit I’ve admired for years. MasterChef has long inspired and resonated with cooks in home kitchens and of course in my industry. I can’t wait to get into the studio for what will be a great competition."

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