Unseen sequence with Gregg Wallace and John Torode will probably be broadcast

A brand new sequence of MasterChef which was recorded earlier than presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode have been sacked will nonetheless be proven on BBC One and iPlayer, the company has introduced.

The BBC stated it had taken the choice “after cautious consideration and session with the contestants”.

In an announcement, the company stated: “MasterChef is a tremendous competitors which is life-changing for the novice cooks collaborating. The main target of it has all the time been their talent and their journey.”

The BBC additionally stated it had not but taken a call on the finished superstar sequence and Christmas particular, filmed with Torode and meals critic Grace Dent.

Earlier this month, a report revealed greater than 40 claims in opposition to Wallace had been upheld, whereas a declare that Torode had used a severely offensive racist time period was additionally substantiated.

BBC Information understands the best way the programme is edited will probably be checked out in mild of the findings, with a view taken on the prominence of Wallace and Torode.

It’s thought there will probably be limitations given the pair are the present’s predominant presenters, however the focus is more likely to be on the contestants.

In its assertion, the BBC stated: “This has not been a straightforward choice within the circumstances and we admire not everybody will agree with it.

“In exhibiting the sequence, which was filmed final 12 months, it on no account diminishes our view of the seriousness of the upheld findings in opposition to each presenters. Now we have been very clear on the requirements of behaviour that we count on of those that work on the BBC or on exhibits made for the BBC.

“Nonetheless, we consider that broadcasting this sequence is the best factor to do for these cooks who’ve given a lot to the method. We wish them to be correctly recognised and provides the viewers the selection to observe the sequence.”

Former contestants on the present beforehand advised BBC Information that being on MasterChef might be “life-changing” for them.

However a few of the ladies who got here ahead with claims in opposition to Wallace have stated they did not assume it ought to be proven.

One former MasterChef employee urged it will present “an actual lack of respect” to folks like her if the sequence was aired, whereas one other warned it will “make a mockery” of the individuals who have spoken out.

The BBC concluded its assertion by describing MasterChef as “a superb, much-loved programme which is greater than anybody particular person”.

“There are numerous proficient, devoted and hard-working individuals who make the present what it’s. It’s going to proceed to flourish on the BBC and we stay up for it returning stronger than ever sooner or later.”