News about John Torode

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the BBC cooking competition, MasterChef's remaining competitors were put to the ultimate test as they had to cook for 70 guests comprised of previous winners, judges, and Michelin-star chefs.  Creating a three-course meal inspired by past winner's dishes, the eight remaining hopefuls felt the heat as they were split into groups for the starters, two different mains and desserts.  

It's 'Comeback Week' on MasterChef, with ten former contestants invited back to the BBC One cooking show to have another pop at winning the title. However, viewers weren't impressed with the TV twist, saying it wasn't fair on the latest cohort of cooks. (Pictured: Cook Farokh in 2022 and this time around. Inset: His latest pork dish)

MasterChef contestant Charlotte has given a health update as she returned to the BBC cooking show on Thursday after a horror accident. The IT programmer, 42, from London left viewers feeling queasy after she suffered a gruesome knife injury during Tuesday episode. Just minutes into the show vegan cook Charlotte accidentally sliced off the tip of her finger while preparing her food, a spicy vegan dumplings.

When Sarah Rankin applied for MasterChef she didn't tell a soul, not even her husband. 'I thought, if I don't make it, I'll just take it to the grave. I'll never tell anyone.' she says. Astonished to learn she'd made it through the audition process, she realised that she had to 'fess up. 'When I got the call I thought, "Well, I'll have to tell him now,"' she says. 'It was a big secret to keep.' It certainly was. Ms Rankin went on to be one of the brightest stars of 2022's Master-Chef series, making it all the way to the final with her fresh, seasonal Scottish dishes and sunny demeanour.

This week, MasterChef unveiled its 20th series, with a new group of 58 passionate and talented hopefuls eager to demonstrate their culinary skills. The judges, chef John Torode, and former fruit and veg man Gregg Wallace are back, having hosted the show since 2005. I can hardly believe we are in the 20th season of this dazzlingly stunning film,' John said of the new series. It's such a point of pride and celebration.'

During Friday night's episode, MasterChef viewers were left stunned by guest judge William Sitwell. The six remaining contestants clashed it out to advance to the next round in the search of being named the 2024 champion. However, viewers were left "distracted" by the food critic's 'childhood traumatic' remark, requiring the contestants to'delve 'deep into their childhoods, particularly around their terrible memories of school food.

After the 20th season, John Torode and Gregg Wallace discussed rumors that they are planning to abandon MasterChef after it's 20th series. Since the show's 2005 relaunch, the pair has been hosting it, but speculation has prompted them to bow out. However, Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary announced on Thursday that their plans to continue.

In episode two of the hit cooking show, MasterChef John Torode was 'nearly poisoned' when a contestant mistakenly substituted sugar for salt. When Peter, a Scottish boy, was sent packing, he instead of caramelizing his carrots, he coated them in salt. After tasting the fruit, Judge John unleashed a comedic face of grief, insisting, 'Whoa.' What's the acidic heat on the carrots?'

Despite a horrific dessert, BBC Masterchef viewers were left stunned. Jerome, the contestant, made it to the quarter-finals. Jerome, 33, served judges, John Torode, and Gregg Wallace, a risky pudding, aiming to land himself a spot in the upcoming stage of the tournament. Jerome's sweet dish was topped with pickled cherries, adding to the viewer's apprehension.

As the 20th season of MasterChef begins, viewers are eagerly watching scores of new hopefuls complete grueling cookery challenges compete for glory. But while judges, chef John Torode and former fruit and veg man Gregg Wallace decide who will lift this year's MasterChef trophy, where did the 19 former winners end up after being named champion? Although the majority of the winners from the BBC show gave up their previous careers to pursue their passion for food, a handful of people stayed with their day jobs.

As the show's 20th season premieres, the two couples discuss quitting MasterChef.

Gregg Wallace, a celebrity chef, has recalled his best memory whilst working on the famous cooking show. On Tuesday night, the foodie and host, 59, appeared on The One Show with his co-star John Torode, 58. Host Alex Jones and Roman Kemp asked Gregg what his top highlight was on its 20th season, which began on Easter Monday.

Greg Wallace has admitted that he watches every episode of himself on hit show MasterChef for the very strange reason. The BBC One cooking competition, which is celebrating 20 years on television, will return on Monday night with hosts John Torode and Gregg, who are hoping to discover more culinary talent. Gregg, 59, has now revealed in a recent interview with OK! The very surprising fact is that he watches every episode while his co-star John, 58, insists he only watches the 'occasional' episode.

As the series's 20th season premiered on Monday, MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode discussed the effects the long-running show has had on UK cooks. The pair, who have been hosting the show since 2005, will soon welcome back a brand new batch of amateur cooks as they take on 'the most unusual tasks' yet. Gregg, 59, and John, 58, both said the series had helped revolutionize the UK food scene and introduced dishes that viewers may not have otherwise encountered.

Judges John Torode and Greg Wallace, who have been at the helm of the cooking show since its revival in 2005, will bring a new batch of contestants through their paces. On April 1, the news programme, which is broadcast on BBC, celebrates 20 years of recognizing and promoting the country's emerging culinary talent. Forty-eight enthusiastic and talented hopefuls from all walks of life, such as a farmer, archaeologist, and musical director, will perform what they can do. Viewers can expect to see the contestants, who hail from Dorset and Sunderland, to the Scottish Borders and North Wales, showcase their culinary and cultural heritage in the hopes of reaching the final.

On Thursday, the actor and host, 46, appeared on the ITV morning show to promote his appearance on Sunday's The Great Celebrity Bake Off. Danny was invited to taste Masterchef judge John's spring roast chicken with new potatoes and frozen peas before being interviewed about his baking antics. However, the EastEnders actor was less wowed by the one-tray dish, raging his nose up John's 'Al Dente' vegetables. As Danny attempts a delectable of the vegetables in a creme fraiche sauce, he bursts out laughing.

According to reports, a Hollywood film star who allegedly sees himself as a 'bit of a chef' has signed up for the new series of Celebrity MasterChef.' As casting draws to an end, it won't be long before hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode are back in the kitchen with a new group of famous faces. According to The Sun, Tamer Hassan, one of the actors who will reportedly appear in the upcoming series of the show is movie legend Tamer Hassan.

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According to reports, two major daytime stars have been signed up to appear in the new series. John Torode and Gregg Wallace, co-presenters on the BBC cooking show, have been crowned champions after six weeks of challenges in the kitchen. According to The Sun, Loose Women and Lorraine actress Christine Lampard will face Craig Doyle of This Morning in a new series.

Despite her son's recently booing her cooking, Dianne Carson, 63, is expected to join the Celebrity MasterChef line-up. After attempting her hand at The Traitors, the retired teacher is rumored to be competing in the culinary contest. When the new season airs in the late summer, Dianne - whose son Ross said she couldn't prepare a Sunday roast without'creating' it - will triumph over judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Gregg has often made news with his somewhat unhappy love life, as he has talked openly about his dating history over the years.

According to The Sun, the first famous celebrities for this year's series of Celebrity MasterChef have been unveiled. Ian 'H' Watkins from pop band Steps was the name confirmed for the line-up, according to the journal. The singer, 47, has appeared on several other reality shows, including Dancing On Ice, Celebrity Big Brother, and Gogglebox.

On Wednesday's episode of This Morning, Michelle Keegan bowed her mouth with shame after enjoying an impromptu curry. In the ITV studio to discuss her latest thriller Fool Me Once, the actress, 36, joined hosts Josie Gibson and Rylan Clark. However, Michelle was seen in the cooking segment watching chef John Torode's healthy Singapore vegetable curry as he prepared her interview.

On Thursday night, Grace Dent broke down in tears after appearing on MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special. After judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace praised her food on the show, the food critic, 50, couldn't hold her emotions. It comes after Grace appeared in this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! But after just a few days in camp, we were left on medical grounds.