Three chefs who could replace Greg Wallace on BBC MasterChef as frontrunner emerges

Three top chefs are reportedly in the running to replace Greg Wallace on MasterChef, as fans demand a major shake-up. The 60 year old has stepped down amidst a BBC investigation.

Gregg was initially accused of making "inappropriate sexual comments" to a female BBC staff member on Impossible Celebrities. Now, 13 individuals who have worked with Gregg across various shows over a 17-year span have accused him of making sexual remarks, the BBC confirmed today.

Saturday Morning host James Martin is seen as the early favourite to take over from Greg. Famed chef James, 52, is the 2/1 favourite according to the latest odds from bookmaker Coral.

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"James Martin tops our betting to make a return to the BBC for MasterChef. He is the early favourite to be the next presenter, with Matt Tebbutt and Ainsley Harriott also likely to be in the running, according to our odds," stated Coral’s John Hill. James leads a star-studded list of potential replacements for the BBC show.

Kitchen Nightmares star Gordon Ramsay, 58, isn't far behind, with odds of 5/1, while Italian chef and This Morning favourite Gino D'Acampo is also a contender at 6/1, according to TG Casino. However, other fans are calling for a significant show overhaul.

Many MasterChef viewers are eager for John Torode to also depart, and speculated Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing could take over. Fans took to Reddit, with one writing: "Perhaps they'll replace him with a chef or food critic. Can they replace John too? ".

Another viewer commented: "I think it's time for John to go too and we can have some fresh faces on the show."