MasterChef ratings plunge as new series airs following Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking - In a last-minute move, the show was reportedly re-edited to reduce Wallace and Torode’s screen time

The channel said it was "the right thing to do" for the chefs who took part, but British broadcast union Bectu has criticized the BBC for rewarding "bad behavior" with prime-time coverage.

BBC One's MasterChef lost nearly one million viewers during its return last night, marking the final series with hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode following their recent sacking