He was cited in the damning report — but not named — over a racist remark allegedly made during a private conversation. The "serious racist term" was reportedly so severe that BBC 's Director General Tim Davie said he was not prepared to repeat it.

The BBC in a statement said an “extremely offensive racist term” had been used in the workplace, prompting Torode’s contract to not be renewed.

John Torode has been sacked as MasterChef presenter after it emerged that an allegation against him of using racist language was upheld. On Monday, the TV chef said he had "no recollection" of the incident, adding: "I do not believe that it happened."