MasterChef host John Torode was axed from his role on the BBC cooking show last night following claims he made a 'serious racist remark' while working on the programme

He was cited in the damning report — but not named — over a racist remark allegedly made during a private conversation. The "serious racist term" was reportedly so severe that BBC 's Director General Tim Davie said he was not prepared to repeat it.

John Torode has been sacked as MasterChef presenter after it emerged that an allegation against him of using racist language was upheld. On Monday, the TV chef said he had "no recollection" of the incident, adding: "I do not believe that it happened."