He would be an interesting addition to the show
Snoop Dogg has expressed an interest in replacing Gregg Wallace as host of MasterChef.
Wallace has found himself at the centre of allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and actions in recent weeks, with the presenter stepping down from the BBC show while an investigation into his conduct is ongoing.
In a shock move, the American rapper has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Wallace as he told The Mirror: “You better believe Snoop could be the new MasterChef judge.”
Snoop went on to mention his friendship with TV chef Gordon Ramsay. He said: “My boy Gordon [Ramsay] judges on the US version of the show, and I know he would back me to be able to judge on the UK version.
“He knows I am not playing when it comes to food. He knows I can cook – I have even given him some tips. I hosted a cooking show over here [Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party] and I have always been vocal about wanting to work on a UK show. I love the place – and for real, this could be the perfect opportunity.”
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Wallace stood down from MasterChef after a series of complaints were made to the BBC, including a pattern of inappropriate sexual comments made by the host to 13 people who had worked with him over a period of 17 years.
A day after the initial reports became public, more women came forward with further allegations.
One claimed that Wallace regularly talked inappropriately about sex, domination and spanking while working on the Channel 5 show Gregg Wallace’s Big Weekends in 2019.
It was later revealed that the BBC had been made aware of allegations against the presenter in a letter sent in 2022, however, no further investigation took place.
Wallace’s lawyers deny the accusations that the presenter engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.
He initially released a video dated December 1 dismissing the accusers as ‘middle-class women of a certain age’, a video which he was later forced to apologise for.
He said: “In 20 years, over 20 years of television, can you imagine how many women, female contestants on MasterChef, have made sexual remarks, or sexual innuendo, can you imagine?”
Downing Street slammed the comments as ‘inappropriate and misogynistic’ while culture secretary Lisa Nandy also held talks with BBC bosses over the controversy.
In a follow-up video posted to his Instagram story, he said: “I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people.
“I wasn’t in a good head space when I posted it I’ve been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion. I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it. It’s obvious to me I need to take some time out now while this investigation is under way. I hope you understand and I do hope you accept this apology.”
