MasterChef Odds: Who Will Replace John Torode And Gregg Wallace?
MasterChef could soon be serving up a "dream line-up" of presenters.
Following the departure of co-hosts John Torode and Gregg Wallace, there has been plenty of speculation on betting sites about who might take over - and a trio of presenters are being heavily linked to the iconic programme.
The BBC recently confirmed it had "no plans to work" with Wallace again after a report carried out by law firm Lewis Silkin, on behalf of MasterChef's production company Banijay UK, substantiated 45 out of 83 allegations against the former greengrocer.
Those allegations included claims of inappropriate sexual language, and one alleged incident of "unwelcome physical contact".
Wallace had insisted he has been "cleared of the most serious and sensational accusations" made against him, but the BBC said his position at MasterChef was "untenable".
Shortly afterwards, the BBC axed Torode from the iconic show after he "identified himself as having an upheld allegation of using racist language against him".
Torode continues to deny the allegation, insisting he has "no recollection" of it, but he confirmed his time on MasterChef is over, admitting it is "time to pass the cutlery to someone else".
But who will take over?
Who Will Replace John Torode And Gregg Wallace On MasterChef Odds
Presenter | Odds | Probability |
Matt Tebbutt | 10/11 | 52.4% |
Andi Oliver | Evens | 50% |
Grace Dent | 11/10 | 47.6% |
Tom Kerridge | 6/4 | 40% |
Chris Stark | 13/8 | 38.1% |
Big Zuu | 15/8 | 34.8% |
James Martin | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Mel Giedroyc | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Nigella Lawson | 3/1 | 25% |
Monica Galetti | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Marcus Wareing | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Lisa Snowdon | 4/1 | 20% |
Alison Hammond | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Angellica Bell | 11/2 | 15.4% |
Gordon Ramsay | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Poppy O'Toole | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Rylan Clark | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Miquita Oliver | 9/1 | 10% |
Lorraine Pascale | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Matt's MasterChef
Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt is the new 10/11 favourite on betting apps to present MasterChef.
He is said to be a "really safe pair of hands" at the BBC, and he knows all about the corporation after becoming a permanent presenter on Saturday Kitchen following James Martin's departure.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Matt is seen as a really safe pair of hands by the BBC. He has been in the frame for some time and is now being lined up for MasterChef."
One of the stars Matt has co-hosted Saturday Kitchen with over the years is celebrity chef Andi Oliver.
Andi was recently linked to the MasterChef job, and she is now into Evens, from 4/1 last week, to co-host alongside Matt.
She is well known to BBC bosses for presenting and judging Great British Menu.
The source added to the publication: "The BBC are keen to bring Andi Oliver on board too. She has been so popular as host of Great British Menu."
However, it's not known whether Oliver will be available due to her work on the BBC programme.
The insider said: "They’re not sure if she can commit at this stage because of her schedule with that show but everyone is hoping they can get her on board.
"Everyone loves Andi and she would be perfect for the role in many ways."
However, if Andi does join the show with Matt then where does this leave her TV presenter daughter Miquita Oliver?
It would make sense for her to join her mother on the show, but if Matt is confirmed then Miquita's chances are surely less likely, and her odds are 9/1.
Grace On Board, Too
If Matt and Andi land co-hosting jobs on the main show, what would this mean for Grace Dent?
In his MasterChef exit statement, Torode confirmed he recently filmed Celebrity MasterChef with the food critic, "along with two fantastic Christmas specials", after she temporarily replaced Gregg.
While she has been heavily linked to one of the presenting spots on the show following the pair's exit, it's now thought she will be co-hosting the celebrity version with Matt.
The source said: "Grace was brilliant on the celebrity spin-off.
"Nothing is set in stone yet, but this is the dream line-up they’re hoping for."
As a result, Grace is into 11/10, from 15/8, to join the programme permanently.
Another potential dream team thought to be in contention for the MasterChef co-hosting jobs are Tom Kerridge and Chris Stark.
However, the celebrity chef and the radio presenter have been pushed out to 6/4 and 13/8 respectively following Tebbutt and Oliver's links to the programme.
Monica And Marcus: The Professionals
While Tebbutt is thought to be a safe pair of hands for MasterChef, the BBC already have two safe pairs of hands they could appoint to the show.
MasterChef: The Professionals judges Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing are 7/2 to take over and they would seamlessly slip into the kitchen.
Several celebrity chefs have also been linked to the roles, including 15/8 shot Big Zuu, former Saturday Kitchen frontman James Martin (2/1) and BBC cooking star Nigella Lawson (3/1).
MasterChef could even go full circle by recruiting one of its former Celebrity MasterChef winners to host the programme.
If BBC bosses opt to go down that route then Lisa Snowdon (4/1) would no doubt be in contention.
But if the corporation are keen to appeal to younger, social media-obsessed viewers then Michelin-trained chef Poppy O'Toole, who is known as the "Potato Queen", might be in contention.
MasterChef To Be Axed Odds
Year | Odds | Probability |
2025 | 2/1 | 33.3% |
2026 | 5/2 | 28.6% |
2027 | 3/1 | 25% |
2028 | 7/2 | 22.2% |
2029 | 4/1 | 20% |
Poppy (7/1) boasts a massive 4.8 million followers on TikTok and could boost the younger audience figures.
Following the departure of Wallace and Torode, there was speculation the show might end.
However, that is looking less likely amid speculation that Matt and Andi might take over and the programme has drifted to 2/1 from 13/8, to be scrapped this year.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
