Grace Dent confirmed to replace Gregg Wallace as MasterChef host…

[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]

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.:laugh:

[Vanessa]

Poor Monica.:laugh:

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

[Mystic Mock]

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]

Poor Monica.:laugh:

And Andi Oliver

[Mystic Mock]

And Andi Oliver

And her too.

[Gusto Brunt]

wow that will kill it stone dead

I think it's a good choice. :p

[Zizu]

What will happen if the audience numbers dwindle alarmingly

[Gusto Brunt]

What will happen if the audience numbers dwindle alarmingly

They'll bring back Gregg! :p

[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]

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]

How is she qualified for the role ?


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She's a food critic

[Zizu]

She's a food critic


Not a chef or a baker though


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[Vanessa]

Not a chef or a baker though


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No.

[arista]

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[arista]

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[Mystic Mock]

This doesn't sound good.

[Nicky91]

Not a chef or a baker though


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neither is Gregg?


:laugh::laugh:

[Nicky91]

the chef in the judges is John



Gregg is more a greengrocer




which is why The Professionals has the better judge panel tbh, in two qualified chefs Marcus Wareing and Monica Galletti



Grace is a excellent replacement for Gregg, she already has been in quite a few of those critics rounds so, pretty sure the level of quality will go up either, with her expertise


as for Celeb Masterchef, well you don't really have to judge too harshly there :laugh: although they judge to a somewhat similar extent as with civilian Masterchef, to those who they see the ''potential'' in, but toning things down critique wise to the lesser ''chefs'' who are more giving off home cook vibes

[Nicky91]

Masterchef Australia always has the superior judge panels honestly


still am not over Jock Zomfrillo's death at such a young age :sad: he was also such a nice addition to the renewed judges line up



but anyway having a former contestant there as a judge in Andy Allen, he's also quite lovely in other food shows we even in netherlands air on 24Kitchen, same as the surfer guy Hayden Quinn, he is also very lovely

[Cherie]

neither is Gregg?


:laugh::laugh:

Exactly..

Masterchef is about tasting anyway so not sure what the issue is here

plenty judges on Bakeoff who are not Bakers

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Strictly Jake]

Wait is Greg saying that his excuse for groping etc if the accusations are true, that its because he has autism. Hmm

[Cherie]

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/gregg-wallace-misconduct-claims-bbc-sacking-b1237152.html?dicbo=v2-YI0kvo1

Greg has been rushed to hospital with a suspected heartattack

[Cherie]

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whilst I think he is a slimeball I agree the BBC protected him while he was an asset

[Cherie]

Wait is Greg saying that his excuse for groping etc if the accusations are true, that its because he has autism. Hmm

Yes I am afraid so, dropping your trousers in the presence of females while wearing no pants is the way it is diagnosed these days :laugh:

[Nicky91]

Wait is Greg saying that his excuse for groping etc if the accusations are true, that its because he has autism. Hmm

i'm someone who has autism, but i wouldn't do what he did i swear it on literally everything, on the contrary btw, i might be a guy, but i tend to get along better with girls, women in a normal respectful way

[Zizu]

i'm someone who has autism, but i wouldn't do what he did i swear it on literally everything, on the contrary btw, i might be a guy, but i tend to get along better with girls, women in a normal respectful way


I also have autism and I also get on far better with women than guys but I put it down to me not being a ‘blokey’ bloke …

( in the real world maybe not this forum )
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[Mystic Mock]

Masterchef Australia always has the superior judge panels honestly


still am not over Jock Zomfrillo's death at such a young age :sad: he was also such a nice addition to the renewed judges line up



but anyway having a former contestant there as a judge in Andy Allen, he's also quite lovely in other food shows we even in netherlands air on 24Kitchen, same as the surfer guy Hayden Quinn, he is also very lovely

I remember MasterChef Australia had a beautiful woman on the judging panel.:flutter:

[Mystic Mock]

Wait is Greg saying that his excuse for groping etc if the accusations are true, that its because he has autism. Hmm

Autism equals groping apparently.:joker:

[Beso]

She's a bit bitchy at times, to horse faced though to make me want to watch again.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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