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Snoop Dogg has also thrown his hat in the ring MasterChef bosses are reportedly in search of a new host after long-standing presenter Gregg Wallace stepped back from his role amid an ongoing investigation into claims of inappropriate behaviour, with allegations by 13 different women being levelled against him. Despite Wallace's denial of any misconduct and his commitment to cooperate with the enquiry, it is looking increasingly likely he won't return as co-host alongside John Torode. Following the BBC's decision to withdraw two festive episodes of the popular cookery series, speculation is rife regarding potential replacements for Wallace.
Renowned chefs James Martin and Nigella Lawson have been mentioned as possible contenders, but the buzz suggests that a podcast host might be the fresh face on the programme. As noted by the Daily Mail, MasterChef could be facing a "complete reboot". An insider told them: "It's too early to say anything definitive yet - except that Gregg won't be coming back.
" They added: "Angela Hartnett is the ideal person they would love to get on the show, but it's not clear if she might agree, and if she would want to devote the time to it. They want to have one presenter who is a proper, authentic professional chef. The other person, the 'Gregg' if you like, could be Andi Oliver or Grace Dent.
They really like Grace Dent." The speculation around who might fill Gregg Wallace's shoes on MasterChef is creating a buzz, with several fans pitching their preferences. One fan expressed the desire for change: "If MasterChef continues I hope Angela Hartnett gets Greg Wallace's job.
" This was echoed by another enthusiast who called for a series revamp: "#Masterchef needed a reboot long before gregggate. Get rid of wareing, galeti, and #greggWallace. Andi Oliver and Angela Hartnett would both be excellent to front the program.
", reports the Mirror . When it came to suggestions, Angela Hartnett emerged as a favourite on social media, with one comment highlighting her credentials: "Got to be a good female chef like Angela Hartnett. She's had previous TV experience ("Best Home Cook" etc.
), and she'd be great." Meanwhile, Angela presently hosts the 'Dish' podcast joined by none other than former Radio 1 stalwart Nick Grimshaw. While Hartnett's position on stepping into Wallace's MasterChef role isn't confirmed, an unexpected figure showing keen interest is rapper Snoop Dogg.
He's not shying away from drumming up support either, claiming he could be the new sensation on MasterChef and hasn't hesitated to name-drop a culinary heavyweight that could endorse his bid: "You better believe Snoop could be the new MasterChef judge," declared the 'Drop It Like It's Hot' luminary. "My boy Gordon [Ramsay] judges on the US version of the show, and I know he would back me to be able to judge on the UK version." "He knows I am not playing when it comes to food.
He knows I can cook – I have even given him some tips. I hosted a cooking show over here (Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party) and I have always been vocal about wanting to work on a UK show. I love the place – and for real, this could be the perfect opportunity.
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