Return of MasterChef with new episodes and dismissed hosts

• A new season of MasterChef has premiered, despite the dismissal of the hosts.
• Viewers express unprecedented reactions regarding the transition through the scandal.
• One of the contestants was removed from the show for their own desires.

The new season MasterChef has aired, although its hosts, Gregg Wallace and John Torode, were dismissed amid a scandal involving allegations of inappropriate behavior. The BBC decided to continue the show's transition, stating that this was a "correct decision" for the contestants of the show.

The first three episodes of the new season were released on the platform iPlayer on August 6, 2025, while the premiere on BBC One will take place today at 20:00. In the new season, the number of heats has been reduced and the interactions between the hosts and contestants, which previously provoked an ambiguous reaction from viewers, have been minimized.

Some fans express unprecedented reactions, noting how difficult it is to watch the show with the hosts, who became the subject of the scandal. One of the contestants, Sarah Shafi, even publicly requested to be removed from the series due to the ongoing transition. She believes that the show can send inappropriate messages to viewers who express their grievances.

The BBC confirmed that the decision regarding the transition was not made lightly, but it is important to highlight the culinary skills of those who participate in the filming. The statement mentions that "the transition of this season does not diminish the seriousness of the raised accusations" against the hosts.

The new season, which started later than usual, will last three days until the finale. It features six amateur chefs, while new contestants will be announced later.

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