Why was John Torode's show removed from ITV?

John Torode's show was removed from ITV's schedule following a BBC investigation that substantiated claims of him using an offensive racist term.

What happened with John Torode and the BBC?

The BBC substantiated a claim that John Torode used an extremely offensive racist term, leading to his contract for Masterchef not being renewed.

Will John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen return to ITV?

ITV has not announced if 'John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen' will return in 2026, with its absence from schedules following John Torode's BBC racism controversy.

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ITV's Weekend Kitchen Vanishes After BBC Scandal

13 Dec, 2025

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Summary

John Torode's show pulled from ITV's 2026 schedule.
Torode faced racism allegations leading to Masterchef axe.
The BBC substantiated the claim of offensive racist language.

ITV's Weekend Kitchen Vanishes After BBC Scandal

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner's popular weekend cooking show, 'John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen,' has been conspicuously absent from ITV's announced 2026 schedules. This development follows a significant racism controversy involving Torode.

Recently, Torode was axed from the BBC's Masterchef after an independent investigation substantiated a claim that he used an "extremely offensive racist term," including the N-word, during a post-filming gathering. The BBC stated they take such findings very seriously and would not tolerate racist language.

While Torode reportedly had no recollection of the incident, the BBC confirmed the allegation was upheld. His wife, Lisa Faulkner, described these as challenging times but expressed immense love and support for her husband. She also noted that the timing of ITV's renewal decisions can vary.