Torode, 59, denied the allegations. He was fired one day after ‘MasterChef’ co-host Gregg Wallace was also canned.

Australian-British celebrity chef John Torode has been sacked from his role presenting MasterChef UK after claims he used racist language were upheld.

LONDON — The BBC said Tuesday that longtime “MasterChef” host John Torode has been sacked for allegedly using racist language ...