A report commissioned by MasterChef producers Banijay UK, and led by law firm Lewis Silkin, found 45 out of 83 allegations against Wallace were substantiated.
Torode confirmed in a post on Instagram that he is the person alleged to have used racist language, but said he had “no recollection” of it and was “shocked and saddened” by the allegation.
The MasterChef presenter has confirmed that he is the person alleged to have used racist language on one occasion in 2018 or 2019.
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Torode said he had been told that the allegation was in “a social situation” and that “the person I was speaking with did not believe that it was intended in a malicious way and that I apologised immediately afterwards”.
“I’m shocked and saddened by the allegation as I would never wish to cause anyone any offence.”
What does Torode think of the Wallace scandal?
But Torode has stayed publicly silent on the saga surrounding Wallace, and has carried on filming for the latest MasterChef series without his co-host.
John Torode and Gregg Wallace on MasterChef (Photo: Shine TV/BBC)The majority of the substantiated allegations related to “inappropriate sexual language and humour”. The review added that “a smaller number of allegations of other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress were also substantiated”.
“He wanted to know if I was OK and to say sorry about my mum,” Wallace said in an April interview.
Reports in The Sun say Torode was asked by the BBC on Friday to quit MasterChef and say he had mental health issues.
However, a BBC insider said they do not recognise these claims.
Torode has presented the programme for over 20 years and has also worked on John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen for ITV with his wife Lisa Faulkner.
John Torode and Grace Dent have filmed Celebrity MasterChef (Photographer: BBC / Provider: BBC / PA Wire / Source: PA)What will happen to MasterChef?
Options for the latest full series filmed with Wallace include showing it on iPlayer but not on BBC Television.
However, there are reports that contributors could take legal action against the BBC if the series with Wallace is not aired. Featured chefs can expect life-changing exposure from the programme.
It also remains to be seen whether Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti, the chefs who front MasterChef: The Professionals, will comment on the latest developments involving Wallace and Torode.
The BBC, Banijay UK and a representative for Torode have been contacted for comment.
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