John Torode subject of racist language allegation in report

MasterChef presenter John Torode has said he is subject to an allegation of using racist language, upheld as part of an inquiry into separate allegations against co-host Gregg Wallace.

In an Instagram post on Monday, the TV presenter said the allegation was that he made the remarks in 2018 or 2019 and that he had apologised immediately afterwards.

However, the TV chef said he had “no recollection” of any of it, adding: “I do not believe that it happened.”

It comes after an inquiry ordered by MasterChef’s production company Banijay found that 45 allegations about Wallace’s behaviour on Masterchef were upheld.