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Grace Dent has stepped in as judge on Celebrity MasterChef for 2025.

I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Grace Dent will reportedly be announced as Gregg Wallace's replacement on MasterChef in a matter of days.The former presenter and judge stepped away from the BBC cookery show after a string of women came forward to make claims about him.

MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace has reportedly told friends he ‘expects to be sacked’ following an investigation into his alleged sexual harassment. Several women have now come forward about his behaviour, prompting a review.The show’s production firm Banjay UK launched a probe last month as allegations surfaced, although Gregg denies any wrongdoing.

Dan Merriman, who has been revealed as the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, has given his verdict on Gregg Wallace.

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace has been in the spotlight recently, following allegations of misconduct, which he strongly denies.The 60 year old presenter initially responded to the claims by posting a video stating "we are all different" on Instagram, but he has since deleted that post. Last month, it was revealed that Gregg had stepped down from his role on MasterChef while production company Banijay UK investigates the complaints.

Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster didn’t know that he was going to make accusations about Gregg Wallace’s behaviour until she saw his Instagram post, she’s revealed.Last month, Stewart alleged that broadcaster Wallace “humiliated” Lancaster on Celebrity MasterChef, which he judges. The singer’s post came after a series of allegations led to Wallace stepping away from the MasterChef while production company Banijay UK investigates misconduct claims.Lawyers representing Wallace, 60, have strongly denied that “he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.”Lancaster, a model and Loose Women panellist, said on the ITV show yesterday (December 12): “I didn’t realise my husband had sent that post out until it was out.

Presenter Gregg Wallace said "we are all different" in response to initial allegations against him, but he has since removed the Instagram post.

Dan Merriman has been announced as the winner of the 2024 series of MasterChef: The Professionals, as Gregg Wallace possibly made his last appearance on the BBC in tonight's nail-biting final.The 29-year-old overcame competition from 31 other chefs to become the 18th winner of the BBC cooking show, impressing restaurant critics, top chefs, and judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg. Gregg praised champion Dan, 29, for preparing "dish after dish of absolute beauty".Throughout the contest, Dan has consistently impressed the culinary trio, as well as impressing restaurant critics and some of the country’s leading chefs – delivering outstanding, innovative food and skilful cookery. Reacting to his victory, an overjoyed Dan exclaimed: "To walk away as MasterChef Champion, it means the world to me.There's not been that many times where I've been proud of myself in my life, but I've hit the pinnacle! This whole competition has changed my life.

During her appearance on ITV’s Loose Women, Penny Lancaster alleged that she was a “victim to some of the bullying and harassment behaviour” by Gregg Wallace. Penny broke her silence after her husband's Sir Rod Stewart's heated social media outburst at the MasterChef host. Previously, Sir Rod Stewart accused Gregg of 'humiliating' his wife during her stint on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 - a claim made public after news emerged that Gregg would be temporarily leaving the programme pending a review of historical complaints against him.

Ironic Greg Wallace items have flooded online shops in response to the judge's complaints about "middle-class women of a certain age".

MasterChef viewers were quick to call out Gregg Wallace for making a provocative comment on Tuesday night's show.

Candidates for the role of new MasterChef host are being lined up as bosses consider options after Gregg Wallace stepped back from his role following allegations of inappropriate behaviour on set by 13 women. Although he denies any wrongdoing and has pledged to co-operate with the investigation, he won't be returning to present alongside John Torode.

Journalist and TV star Aasmah Mir has opened up about her experience with Gregg Wallace on Celebrity Masterchef, explaining why she didn't speak out sooner about his alleged "inappropriate behaviour".The former BBC contestant, who appeared on the popular cooking show in 2017, claimed that the presenter made derogatory comments on set. Speaking to Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley today, Aasmah revealed that during filming, the show had "paused to reset" when Gregg asked her if she worked at Radio 4. She said: "In front of everybody, the judges, the crew, the other contestants were quite far behind me...

Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has sprung to the defence of Gregg Wallace amidst allegations of misconduct. Gregg, who has hosted MasterChef since 2005, is currently taking a break from the show while an external review into allegations of misconduct against him is conducted.The TV personalities worked alongside one another months ago on an episode of Celebrity MasterChef - something which Ainsley has said was a good experience. “It was great.

A TV chef rumoured to be in the running to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef has criticised the "disingenuous" and "ridiculous" reactions to the recent controversy. Wallace stepped back from his role as a judge on the popular cooking show while the BBC investigates claims of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour, which he strongly denies.

Gino D'Acampo has finally broken his silence following allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' as the TV chef responded with just a single word.

Gino D'Acampo is reportedly facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee on the set of This Morning.The Italian TV chef and personality reportedly worked with the employee, who is said to have complained to ITV, for five years between 2006 and 2011. According to sources, the woman decided to speak out following the controversy surrounding Gregg Wallace, who is being accused of inappropriate behaviour by 13 people.

Snoop Dogg has declared himself as an unlikely candidate to step in to host MasterChef, if Gregg Wallace does not return.Wallace has been at the centre of a swirl of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and actions in recent weeks, with the presenter saying he was stepping down from the BBC show while an investigation is conducted into his behaviour.In a somewhat unforeseen turn of events, Snoop has now thrown his hat into the ring to replace Wallace, telling The Mirror: “You better believe Snoop could be the new MasterChef judge”.The rap legend went on to reference his friendship with TV chef Gordon Ramsay as further proof of his credentials for the role. “My boy Gordon [Ramsay] judges on the US version of the show, and I know he would back me to be able to judge on the UK version,” Snoop added.“He knows I am not playing when it comes to food.

Jean Johansson has revealed host Gregg Wallace was “constantly ­inappropriate” when she appeared as a contestant on ­Celebrity Masterchef.

Gregg Wallace’s second wife, Denise Lovell, who died in 2017, spoke about the “utter hell” of her marriage to the former MasterChef presenter in an unpublished interview in 2012. Pastry chef Denise began dating Gregg in 1990 and they were married from 1999 to 2004 and had two children. He was previously married to Christine for six weeks in 1991, and following his divorce from Denise, he married biology teacher Heidi Brown in 2010.They were married for just over a year.

A 42-year old mum, infamously labelled 'Britain's most hated woman' owing to her her controversial views and lifestyle choices, says she believes MasterChef's Gregg Wallace could be "more deserving" of the title than she is.