With TWO disgraced presenters, BBC decision to air MasterChef is an insult to all of us and a slap in the face to everyone who has been belittled and abused on the show, says CHRISTOPHER STEVENS https://t.co/CgmNmTK34t
Jermaine Jenas claims BBC ‘took away my life’ after sacking over inappropriate texts https://t.co/dxCtWr7yN3 https://t.co/OHPZhp2W6W
MasterChef viewers blast 'tone deaf' BBC for 'bizarre decision' to push ahead with the new series after firing both John Torode and Gregg Wallace https://t.co/gxVwZXDeES
The BBC is airing the 21st season of MasterChef UK despite having terminated its presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode amid controversy. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed she would not watch the series following the BBC's decision. Gregg Wallace is set to be replaced in the final episodes of the 2025 season. The move has drawn criticism from viewers and commentators, who describe the decision as tone-deaf and disrespectful to those affected by alleged mistreatment on the show. Additionally, former presenter Jermaine Jenas has spoken out about the personal impact of his own dismissal from the BBC over inappropriate texts.