After an inquiry into Wallace's behavior revealed claims against two separate people, Torode said on Monday: "I am the individual who is alleged to have used racial language on one occasion."

Controversy around MasterChef has deepened after it emerged that a complaint about the use of racially inappropriate language had been upheld against host John Torode. The TV presenter said he had “no recollection of the incident” and was “shocked and saddened” by the allegation, in a statement on Instagram on Monday (14 July).

John Torode confirms he's subject to upheld racist language allegation in 'MasterChef' investigation, saying he has 'no recollection' of incident.