Masterchef viewing figures plummet after new series airs with fired hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode - BBC said decision to air new series in wake of Gregg Wallace and John Torode’s sacking had ‘no

MasterChef ’s latest series has suffered a major ratings drop, with almost a million fewer viewers tuning in for its launch following the sacking of long-time hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode.