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John Torode Opens Up About Marriage and Career Ups and Downs

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John Torode has shared insight into the challenges he and his wife Lisa Faulkner face in their relationship, particularly when it comes to balancing their busy schedules. The couple met when Lisa won Celebrity MasterChef in 2010 and have since worked together on various projects, including their own cooking show. However, their professional lives have been marked by controversy, with Torode recently being told his contract at the BBC would not be renewed following an investigation into an alleged racist incident from eight years ago.

Key Takeaways:

  • John Torode and Lisa Faulkner have been married for over a decade, meeting when Lisa won Celebrity MasterChef in 2010.
  • The couple has faced challenges in balancing their schedules, with John admitting it can be "very, very difficult" to coordinate their busy lives.
  • John Torode has denied allegations of using racist language, stating he has "no recollection of the alleged incident and does not believe that it happened."
  • The BBC took the upheld finding extremely seriously, stating that they would not tolerate racist language of any kind and informed Banijay UK that action must be taken.
  • John Torode's contract on MasterChef will not be renewed, and he has never heard from anyone at the BBC or Banijay regarding the incident.
  • Lisa Faulkner stated that the couple won't be hosting a quiz show, instead focusing on travel and cooking shows together.
  • Gregg Wallace was also dismissed from MasterChef following an investigation into complaints against him, with 43 out of 85 complaints upheld.

Statistics:

  • 20 years: John Torode's association with MasterChef, which has come to an end.
  • 10 days: The condensed filming schedule for John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen.
  • 43: The number of complaints against Gregg Wallace that were upheld in the investigation.
  • 85: Total number of complaints against Gregg Wallace that were investigated by law firm Lewis Silkin.
  • 2005: The year MasterChef was relaunched, with John Torode joining the show.

Sources:

  • The Sun's TV Magazine
  • ITV
  • BBC News
  • Banijay
  • Lewis Silkin
  • The Good Food Show

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