Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef
Summary
Giorgio Locatelli is the new judge on Celebrity MasterChef UK, replacing John Torode who was removed after a racism allegation. Locatelli, a Michelin-star chef, will co-host the show with Grace Dent in the upcoming series.Key Facts
- Giorgio Locatelli has joined Celebrity MasterChef UK as a judge, replacing John Torode.
- John Torode was sacked by the BBC following a racism allegation.
- Locatelli is a Michelin-star chef and owns several restaurants in London.
- He appeared on the Italian version of the cooking show before joining the UK series.
- Grace Dent, the other co-host, praised Locatelli as a great addition to the team.
- The new series was filmed already, but the celebrity contestants have not been revealed yet.
- Locatelli described himself as strict on cleanliness and organisation during filming.
- John Torode denied remembering the alleged offensive remarks and was replaced on the main MasterChef series by Anna Haugh.
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