MasterChef has returned to TV screens with both of its sacked co-hosts, Gregg Wallace and John Torode, in it. The pair were both sacked last month after a report into conduct on the cooking show upheld allegations against them.

MasterChef is returning tonight for an all-new series, which still features axed judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode

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.