MasterChef is “much bigger than individuals” and can “absolutely survive and prosper.” That proclamation was delivered with vigor by BBC Director General Tim Davie earlier this week when grilled by journalists about the misconduct scandal that claimed the jobs of UK MasterChef presenters Gregg Wallace and John Torode in a manic few days.

The BBC only has itself to blame for this British Broadcasting Crisis - STATE OF THE ARTS: From Glastonbury to ‘MasterChef’ to the split with Nadiya Hussain, the BBC has been embroiled in a succession of intensifying scandals over the past few weeks.

A BBC MasterChef star has opened a new Indian restaurant, saying, "This has been my dream." Award-winning chef and BBC MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Sagar Massey has launched his first independent restaurant.

The 'MasterChef' Gregg Wallace saga was dealt with by Tim Davie, who said the show is "bigger than individuals"

How much is MasterChef worth to the BBC as both hosts axed from hit show? - The show has been adapted in 65 territories worldwide, and broadcast in over 200

Gregg Wallace may have been sacked as MasterChef presenter after allegations of misconduct, but for the BBC there's still a decision to be made over this year's series. It is widely reported to have been filmed in 2024 - with Wallace in it - before BBC News first revealed the allegations against him.

The BBC has officially severed ties with longtime 'MasterChef' presenter Gregg Wallace following an independent investigation into his conduct.