BBC Ends Ties With ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace
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Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has emerged as the BBC's top paid presenter for the eighth year running, the corporation's annual report shows. Lineker earned between £1,350,000 - £1,354,99 in the last financial year, followed by former Radio 2 breakfast host Zoe Ball on £515,000 - £519,999.
B BC director-general Tim Davie believes MasterChef has a future with the broadcaster beyond 2028, when its current deal runs out, following the independent report into allegations of misconduct against Gregg Wallace.
BBC director-general Tim Davie has said MasterChef can survive its current scandal as it is "much bigger than individuals" - but the corporation must "make sure we're in the right place in terms of the culture of the show".
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Daily Star on MSNBBC urged MasterChef's John Torode to resign from TV role and 'blame mental health'The BBC reportedly asked MasterChef host John Torode to resign following allegations he used a racist term, with co-star Gregg Wallace being investigated for alleged misconduct
A report into BBC show MasterChef has found 45 allegations against Gregg Wallace were upheld including one of unwelcome physical contact and another three of being in a state of undress.