BOILING OVER

Women's anger over MasterChef role for axed Wallace and Torode

- BY TOM BRYANT

WOMEN who complained about Gregg Wallace are said to be furious that he and John Torode still have a prominent role in the new series of MasterChef.

It comes amid claims they were not consulted over the pair appearing in the shows, which started this week but were filmed before the BBC axed the hosts.

Only the contestants were asked if they wanted the show to go ahead.

Wallace was sacked after 41 of the 83 complaints against him were upheld in a review, including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

Torode's contract was not renewed by production company Banijay UK amid allegations he used racist language, which he denies.

One source said: "There is a feeling the complainants have been ignored and cast aside. It's the BBC burying their head in the sand all over again.