Grace Dent confirmed to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef – John Torode shares statement

As a food enthusiast who has grown up watching MasterChef with my family, I am thrilled to see Grace Dent stepping into the role previously held by Gregg Wallace. Her passion for food and unparalleled expertise as a critic make her an ideal choice to judge the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef series.

Following numerous rumors, it’s now officially verified that Grace Dent is set to take over from Gregg Wallace as the co-host on MasterChef.

Following his resignation from the show, Wallace has been accused of improper conduct on multiple TV programs over a span of 17 years, an accusation he refutes.

Previously appearing as a guest, Dent expressed his thoughts about the news in this manner: “Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve watched MasterChef alongside my father on our couch. My entire family tunes in to watch it.

As a passionate admirer, I can’t express enough how fulfilling it feels to be part of an endeavor that revolves around discovering and advocating for raw, untapped potential. To find myself here, in this esteemed role, surpasses the boundaries of my wildest dreams.

I’m so thrilled that I barely have an appetite, which isn’t ideal for a restaurant critic. Yet, I feel incredibly fortunate to be taking on the role in the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef. I can hardly contain my excitement to meet the new celebrity contestants for 2025.

John Torode, one of the show’s main hosts, expressed his feelings about Grace’s new role in this way: “Over the years, I’ve truly enjoyed collaborating with Grace on MasterChef. She’s been a remarkable guest, an inspiring judge, and has created some truly challenging tasks.

The essence of MasterChef lies in expertise, a trait shared by our talented competitors, our dedicated production staff, and us, the judges.

Grace, with her passion for food, enthusiasm for MasterChef, and undeniable skill, is an ideal candidate to join me as a judge during the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef competition.

The BBC has recently decided to cancel two of their previously planned MasterChef holiday specials, Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook Off and MasterChef Meets Strictly Festive Extravaganza, which will not be aired during the upcoming festive season.

Amid the allegations, Wallace commented that the complaints “came from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”, which he has since apologised for.

Regarding the video, Wallace expressed his sincere apologies for any distress he might have inadvertently caused with his post the day before, as well as any hurt feelings he unintentionally inflicted on numerous individuals.

When I made that post, I wasn’t feeling great mentally because I was dealing with an overwhelming amount of stress and intense emotions. Yesterday, I felt extremely isolated and besieged.

Wallace’s legal team has stated categorically that there is no truth to allegations of sexually harassing behavior on his part. The culinary expert and TV personality is fully collaborating with the probe initiated by MasterChef producer, Banijay UK.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my enthusiasm when I say that Grace Dent is an ideal fit to join the cast for the upcoming season of Celebrity MasterChef. The head of entertainment at the BBC, Kalpna Patel-Knight, couldn’t agree more!

Not only is Grace a dynamic and esteemed member of the MasterChef staff, but she’s also globally recognized as a food critic. As such, she’ll undoubtedly ensure that the upcoming group of celebrities stays sharp.

Simultaneously, David Ambler, MasterChef’s executive editor, commented: “Grace brings her knowledge, humor, and refined taste to the panel, making it a challenge for the celebrities in this season as they’ll have to pay close attention.

Excitedly, we anticipate the return of Grace in 2025, as we reveal the next victor of our Celebrity MasterChef competition.

2024-12-18 15:34

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