John Torode sacked from MasterChef over ‘extremely offensive racist term’
MasterChef presenter John Torode fired from BBC show
- John Torode has been sacked from MasterChef after the BBC upheld a complaint regarding his use of an "extremely offensive racist term".
- This development follows closely on the heels of 45 allegations of misconduct against his co-presenter, Gregg Wallace, also being upheld by the BBC.
- The BBC confirmed Torode's contract would not be renewed after an independent investigation, conducted by law firm Lewis Silkin, substantiated the allegation.
- Torode denies the allegation, saying he has no recollection of the incident. He expressed being "shocked and saddened" by the claim.
- The BBC said it takes the finding "extremely seriously" and will not tolerate racist language of any kind.