
Daily Mirror Front Page 17th of July 2025
John Torode plans to take legal action against the BBC after his dismissal over alleged discriminatory language, while ITV confirms his Weekend Kitchen programme with wife Lisa Faulkner will continue.
John Torode plans to take legal action against the BBC after his dismissal over alleged discriminatory language, while ITV confirms his Weekend Kitchen programme with wife Lisa Faulkner will continue.
MasterChef has been plunged into turmoil after the BBC dismissed long-standing host John Torode over an allegedly discriminatory remark, casting doubt over the scheduling of forthcoming celebrity and amateur series.
Gregg Wallace has been dismissed from MasterChef after an inquiry upheld dozens of complaints over his behaviour, sparking his apology and assertion that more departures are inevitable while co-host John Torode separately faces claims of a racist jibe.
Secret discussions aimed at healing tensions between the King and Harry have been deemed a crucial opportunity for reconciliation, although considerable challenges are said to remain.