Who is Grace Dent? Behind the rise of Masterchef’s new host, the vegan food critic and I’m a Celeb reality TV star
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Grace Dent has been confirmed as BBC MasterChef’s new host, after a chaotic period for the popular and family-friendly cooking programme. Before joining MasterChef alongside veteran host John Torode, Dent enjoyed a successful career as a food critic, journalist, author, and broadcaster. “I can’t wait to meet the fresh celebrity faces for 2025.” open image in gallery Dent dropped out of ‘I’m a Celebrity’ on medical grounds Speaking about being one of the few women to be on the show, she told Caroline Hirons on the Glad We Had This Chat podcast, “I’ve got to be on MasterChef on HD TV. Being one of the only women that does it, it’s been about clawing back calories.” Dent believes that food connects us to our emotions, telling Virgin Radio last year, “Food unlocks memories we can’t get out normally”.
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Gregg Wallace leaves the country with wife Anna after former Celebrity MasterChef host was replaced by Grace Dent amid his sexual misconduct storm
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What Grace Dent's body language in the MasterChef promo photo really reveals about her replacing Gregg Wallace
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New MasterChef host Grace Dent's history of jibes slamming show and disgraced ex-presenter Gregg Wallace
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Gregg Wallace has slashed prices on his new health food range having been replaced on MasterChef
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John Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner shares support for Grace Dent as food critic is named as Gregg Wallace's Celebrity MasterChef replacement
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Grace Dent is seen for the first time since announcement she is replacing Gregg Wallace as MasterChef judge amid his sexual misconduct storm
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MasterChef's new judge Grace Dent's heartache of losing her parents within two years after being a carer for her beloved dad during his battle with Alzheimer's
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Gregg Wallace reveals new business venture after former Celebrity MasterChef host was replaced by Grace Dent amid his sexual misconduct storm
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Gregg Wallace’s MasterChef replacement confirmed in BBC announcement
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Grace Dent breaks down in tears on MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics special
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EXCLUSIVE: Grace Dent's I'm A Celeb ordeal was 'a mental battle rather than physical' as food critic flies back to Britain after reaching 'breaking point' on ITV show
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EXCLUSIVE: Grace Dent may have an awkward face-to-face with Nick Pickard in the I'm A Celebrity camp after slamming his appearance on Celebrity Masterchef
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I'm A Celebrity FIRST LOOK: Food critic Grace Dent reveals heartache after losing both her parents in the last five years - but insists the tragedy will make her 'resilient' in jungle
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