MasterChef opens applications for 2026 season after BBC announces airing plans for filmed episodes

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In a month, MasterChef will be back on your TV screens, and they are currently searching for fresh participants for their upcoming 22nd season.

Last week, it became public knowledge that the long-awaited 21st season will be aired soon, having been scheduled post the resignations of judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. This decision was made in response to the results of an inquiry conducted by an external agency.

After thorough discussions and consulting with the contestants, it has been decided to broadcast Season 21, with a note that the series will proceed without Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix (Torode and Wallace).

MasterChef represents a remarkable contest that significantly impacts the lives of its novice chef participants. The spotlight consistently falls on their culinary abilities and personal journeys.

Making this choice wasn’t simple given the situation, and we understand that not everyone might concur with it. By airing the series, produced last year, we are by no means lessening our respect for the severity of the validated charges against both hosts.

Details on who will replace Torode and Wallace are yet to be confirmed.

For Season 22, applications are now available, as well as for the next season of MasterChef: The Professional Chefs.

If you’re a budding cook eager to share your homegrown culinary talents, or a seasoned chef aiming to elevate your profession even further, don’t miss out on the opportunity to join the UK MasterChef series!

Prospective candidates must fulfill the prerequisites for the show, which include:

1. Not holding NVQs or other professional culinary qualifications obtained within the past decade.
2. Having no experience working full-time as a chef or managing a food or catering business.
3. Not deriving their primary income from preparing and cooking food professionally.

You can apply for MasterChef now.

The previously mentioned investigation conducted by Lewis Silkin’s law firm found a total of 83 past accusations of misbehavior leveled against Wallace, out of which 45 were confirmed as valid. Subsequently, the BBC declared they have no intention of collaborating with Wallace in the future.

Before the report was finalized, Wallace issued a statement on Instagram, stating that he was exonerated by the Silkins report regarding the most severe and sensational allegations leveled against him.

In the course of a thorough, six-month examination, it was discovered that the assertions causing the greatest harm (even those made by notable individuals who were later proven false) lacked any substantial backing.

I acknowledge that on occasion, my humor and choice of words may have been unsuitable. For this, I offer an unreserved apology. However, it’s important to clarify that I was not the exaggerated version often portrayed for the sake of attracting attention or views.

After Wallace’s departure from the organization, the BBC announced that Torode would also not be coming back, as a claim of him using racially offensive language within the workplace had been substantiated.

Earlier, it was affirmed that there was an accusation made against him. However, he claimed he couldn’t remember the specific event.

After catching up on news, Torode posted on Instagram: “Despite not receiving any communication from the BBC or Banijay, it appears that I’ve been let go from MasterChef. I want to clarify that I don’t recall anything I’m being accused of.

The inquiry failed to specify the exact date or year when I was supposed to have made a mistake. I had hoped for some input regarding my departure from a show I’ve been part of since its 2005 reboot, but recent developments appear to have thwarted that possibility.

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2025-07-28 19:07