With his voice cracking, one MasterChef worker describes the drama of the past fortnight, which has seen both its presenters sacked in quick succession - first Gregg Wallace, and then John Torode. "I'm in shock with it all. It's raw, and fresh," adds the member of production staff - who wants to remain anonymous.

John Torode has made his first return to TV screens in the wake of his sacking from BBC MasterChef. The long-time presenter was told he would not be returning to the iconic show following allegations he used racist slurs. It followed the exit of his MasterChef presenting partner Gregg Wallace in another damaging week for the BBC.