BBC MasterChef's John Torode's brutal divorce in seconds and 'cowardly' letter to Lisa Faulkner

dailyrecord.co.uk:

TV chefs John Torode and Lisa Faulkner, who first crossed paths while competing on MasterChef over ten years ago, have since established themselves as a prominent celebrity couple.

John is renowned for his no-nonsense critique on the BBC culinary show but has also charmed viewers with his collaborative show alongside former Brookside actress Lisa.The programme, “John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen” on ITV, has its roots in the duo's time on Celebrity MasterChef, where their connection evolved from friendship to romance.

Before meeting Lisa, 59-year-old John had been previously married, sharing two children with his ex-wife Jessica.On the other hand, Lisa was once married to EastEnders' Chris Coghill, known for his role as Tony King, and together they have an adopted daughter Billie.

According to The Mirror, John’s past marriage concluded swiftly at the High Court in 2014 after the couple had separated in 2011.Despite the blossoming romance that followed, Lisa has maintained that their relationship was strictly platonic while both were still with their former partners.