John Torode has said he has “no recollection” of using racist language while making the BBC show.

MasterChef presenter John Torode has said he is subject to an allegation of using racist language, upheld as part of an inquiry into separate allegations against co-host Gregg Wallace.

The BBC said in a statement that Mr. Wallace’s behavior “falls below the values of the BBC and the expectations we have for anyone who works with or for us.”