John Torode

John Torode has transitioned from a chef trained in Australia to a household name in the UK with a career spanning over three decades in television and culinary arts, showcasing his expertise with numerous cooking shows and co-hosting MasterChef. After becoming the co-presenter and judge of the revamped ‘MasterChef’ on BBC One in 2005, John Torode went on to become a household name, showcasing his culinary expertise over two decades. His extensive career in the United Kingdom began with a role as a sous-chef at the Conran Group’s Le Pont de la Tour and Quaglino’s in 1992, where he first met Gregg Wallace. Torode made his television debut in 1996 as a regular guest chef on ITV’s ‘This Morning’.

He personally received this esteemed award from Prince William in 2023. Continuing his passion for culinary travel, Torode presented ‘John & Lisa’s Food Trip Down Under’ in 2024, further expanding his global food exploration series. After two decades as a cornerstone of the ‘MasterChef’ franchise, Torode’s contract with BBC concluded in 2025. This followed an inquiry commissioned by Banijay, the production company, which upheld an allegation of racist language use made against him.

Torode has publicly stated he has no recollection of the alleged incident. This event effectively ended his long-standing role on ‘MasterChef’, marking a significant transition in his distinguished career in television and culinary arts.