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Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef
The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode's exit last year.
What happened
According to BBC News’s source item, Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChef, The Italian restauranteur will join Grace Dent on the series, following Torode’s exit last year.
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- Giorgio Locatelli replaces John Torode as co-host of Celebrity MasterChefBBC News - 2026-06-03T08:44:04+00:00
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