The BBC has confirmed that Grace Dent and Anna Haugh will replace Gregg Wallace and John Torode as new judges on the amateur version of MasterChef.
It comes after Wallace was sacked following a series of misconduct allegations relating to his time on the show.
Restaurant critic Dent, who has been a regular guest critic on MasterChef for more than a decade, said: “I’m over the moon to be coming back to the MasterChef kitchen and unearthing what culinary skills people have been cooking up behind closed doors.
John Torode and Greg Wallace
“It’s a joy to be working with Anna, who brings all her incredible experience to the table. I am in for such a treat with this series, I can’t wait to get started.”
Haugh, who was a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2022, added: “I’m delighted to be back on MasterChef and judging alongside the wonderful Grace Dent, whose writing and wit I’ve admired for years.
“MasterChef has long inspired and resonated with cooks in home kitchens and of course in my industry. I can’t wait to get into the studio for what will be a great competition.”
Source: Press Association