Fall in viewers for Wallace and Torode's last MasterChef series
Summary
The new series of MasterChef, hosted for the last time by Gregg Wallace and John Torode, saw a drop in viewership, attracting just under two million viewers for its first episode. Both hosts were dismissed after a report confirmed misconduct allegations against them, but the series was aired with pre-taped episodes. The BBC faced criticism for showing the episodes, despite editing out certain elements due to the allegations.Key Facts
- The first episode of the new MasterChef series attracted around 1.96 million viewers.
- Last year's first episode had 2.7 million viewers, showing a decline in viewership.
- Gregg Wallace and John Torode, the show's presenters since 2005, were recently sacked.
- The decision to air the series was criticized due to misconduct allegations against the hosts.
- Complaints included unwelcome physical contact and states of undress, with over 40 verified.
- The first three episodes were made available on iPlayer before broadcast on BBC One.
- Critics noted changes such as fewer jokes and interactions between the presenters and chefs.
- The BBC cited the fairness to participating chefs as a reason for airing the series.
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