John Torode's wife throws support behind Grace Dent for new Celebrity MasterChef job
'MasterChef' host John Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner has backed Grace Dent as his new co-star after she was announced as Gregg Wallace's replacement on the upcoming celebrity series.
John Torode’s wife Lisa Faulkner has voiced her support for Grace Dent on 'Celebrity MasterChef'.
The 51-year-old restaurant critic has been confirmed as Gregg Wallace's replacement on the BBC cookery show for its upcoming series amid an investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behaviour.
Responding to a post by the BBC announcing her appointment, Lisa replied with three 'raising hands' emojis and a heart heart, and wrote: "Go Grace!"
Grace is no stranger to the show, having appeared as a regular guest on 'MasterChef' for over a decade and even competed on last year's 'MasterChef: Battle of the Critics'.
In a statement of his own, her husband John hailed his new co-host as the "perfect person to step in" by his side.
He said: "I have loved working with Grace on 'MasterChef' over the years. She has been an excellent guest, an inspiring critic and also set some incredible challenges.
"Expertise is what 'MasterChef' is all about, from the contestants to our wonderful production team, to us as judges.
"The love of food, the love of 'MasterChef', and that unquestionable expertise, makes Grace the perfect person to step in alongside me as judge for the forthcoming 'Celebrity MasterChef' series.”
And Grace described her new role as "more than a dream" after growing up such a big fan of the programme.
She said: "I’ve been watching 'MasterChef' since I was a girl sitting with my dad on the sofa. My whole family watches it.
"It’s all about uncovering and championing talent and to have ended up in this position, is more than a dream to me.
"I’m so excited that I can’t eat, which is severely detrimental to a restaurant critic.
"I feel very lucky to be stepping in for the next 'Celebrity MasterChef'. I can’t wait to meet the fresh celebrity faces for 2025.”
