[Ammi]

Grace Dent is reportedly in the running to replace Gregg Wallace as the host of MasterChef, with the BBC expected to make an announcement this week

The experienced food critic, who appeared on I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here… last year, currently features as a guest judge on the popular cooking show alongside co-host John Torode.

The 51-year-old left the jungle after just a few days due to health concerns but has now emerged as a strong contender for the role, despite earlier speculation James Martin was the favourite to replace Wallace.

Wallace recently stepped back from MasterChef following misconduct allegations, including claims he asked a young journalist for a kiss.

The BBC has since pulled Christmas specials featuring Wallace, while production company Banijay investigates the complaints.

The 60-year-old initially said: "I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age, just from Celebrity MasterChef. This isn't right."

However, he has now backtracked on this comment and apologised, saying he “wasn’t in a good headspace” when he spoke.

The Sun reports that Wallace had described his situation as terminal and does not expect to be back.

A source told the paper: “Grace is the perfect choice to replace Gregg on Masterchef.

"She’s knowledgeable about food and opinionated, plus it’s great to have a woman as a judge on the show. It will shake things up and give the series the boost it needs after such an upsetting and uncertain time.

“She is already a fan favourite and has won lots of respect in the foodie world thanks to her no-nonsense style and sense of humour.

“Bosses love her already, know she is a safe pair of hands and trust her to help steer the ship with John to steadier waters.”

Dent has not commented.

[Kate!]

I like her.

[Crimson Dynamo]

wow that will kill it stone dead

[Zizu]

Why on Earth choose her !!

She has no personality and just seems disliked across the board

[Beso]

She must have some serious **** on someone at the Beeb.

[GoldHeart]

Isn't she doing enough on TV as it is, I even recently saw her stuffing her face at buffets in Las Vegas in a TV show.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Pigeon Lady

Grace Dent is reportedly in the running to replace Gregg Wallace as the host of MasterChef, with the BBC expected to make an announcement this week

The experienced food critic, who appeared on I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here… last year, currently features as a guest judge on the popular cooking show alongside co-host John Torode.

The 51-year-old left the jungle after just a few days due to health concerns but has now emerged as a strong contender for the role, despite earlier speculation James Martin was the favourite to replace Wallace.

Wallace recently stepped back from MasterChef following misconduct allegations, including claims he asked a young journalist for a kiss.

The BBC has since pulled Christmas specials featuring Wallace, while production company Banijay investigates the complaints.

The 60-year-old initially said: "I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age, just from Celebrity MasterChef. This isn't right."

However, he has now backtracked on this comment and apologised, saying he “wasn’t in a good headspace” when he spoke.

The Sun reports that Wallace had described his situation as terminal and does not expect to be back.

A source told the paper: “Grace is the perfect choice to replace Gregg on Masterchef.

"She’s knowledgeable about food and opinionated, plus it’s great to have a woman as a judge on the show. It will shake things up and give the series the boost it needs after such an upsetting and uncertain time.

“She is already a fan favourite and has won lots of respect in the foodie world thanks to her no-nonsense style and sense of humour.

“Bosses love her already, know she is a safe pair of hands and trust her to help steer the ship with John to steadier waters.”

Dent has not commented.

Poor Monica.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Santa Goth

Poor Monica.

I would have preferred Monica, but I like Grace Dent.
She knows her stuff about food.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Santa's NaughtiNess

I would have preferred Monica, but I like Grace Dent.
She knows her stuff about food.

I'm exactly in your position on this tbh.

[Ammi]

…Grace Dent is apparently now confirmed to replace Gregg Wallace…

[MTVN]

Have to agree about her having no real personality. Surely pretty hard to do this job when you don't like eating meat as well

[Cherie]

I had no idea who she was on IAC, but she was pretty non descript, I dont watch Masterchef but yeah does this mean now all meals will be veggie

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Santa Goth

Poor Monica.

And Andi Oliver

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Christmas Spirit

And Andi Oliver

And her too.

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Christmas Dynamo

wow that will kill it stone dead

I think it's a good choice.

[Zizu]

What will happen if the audience numbers dwindle alarmingly

[Gusto Brunt]

Originally Posted by Zizu

What will happen if the audience numbers dwindle alarmingly

They'll bring back Gregg!

[Livia]

I always thought Greg Wallace was an odious character. If audience numbers didn't dwindle when he was on, I'm sure Grace Dent won't do any worse. I like her.

[Crimson Dynamo]

He has now been sacked

[arista]

Originally Posted by Crimson Dynamo

He has now been sacked

[Wallace left MasterChef after allegations
of sexual harassment surfaced in 2024.]


Yes his own fault

[Zizu]

How is she qualified for the role ?


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[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Zizu

How is she qualified for the role ?


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She's a food critic

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

She's a food critic

Not a chef or a baker though


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[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Zizu

Not a chef or a baker though


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No.

[arista]