MasterChef presenter John Torode says he was accused of racism in Gregg Wallace report
Masterchef presenter confirms he was accused of using racist language
- MasterChef presenter John Torode has confirmed he was accused of using racist language, an allegation upheld during a review into co-presenter Gregg Wallace's conduct.
- Torode stated he has “no recollection of the incident” and said he was “shocked and saddened” by the allegation.
- Torode said the allegation dates back to 2018 or 2019, the person he was speaking with “did not believe that it was intended in a malicious way” and that he “apologised immediately afterwards”.
- The wider report, commissioned by MasterChef production company Banijay and led by law firm Lewis Silkin, substantiated 45 out of 83 allegations against Wallace, who has since apologised for causing distress and been dropped by the BBC.
- Wallace's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder during the investigation was noted, with the report suggesting findings be viewed in the context of his neurodiversity.