John Torode and Gregg Wallace address plans to QUIT MasterChef as the show celebrates 20th series

John Torode and Gregg Wallace have addressed quitting MasterChef as the show celebrates its 20th series. John Torode and Gregg Wallace have addressed when they plan to QUIT MasterChef as the show celebrates its 20th series The duo have been hosting the show since it's 2005 relaunch, however it seems neither of them are ready to hang their judging boots up yet as they admitted they won't be stepping away from the show any time soon Gregg, 59, also spoke about the pair's strong professional bond as he admitted it is their trust and confidence in each other which has enabled them to work side by side for all these years. That's too much responsibility for anybody - to take over from me and him, there's no way in the world' Revealing what it would take to get him to depart the hit BBC show, he teased: 'I think to get me out of place, they're going to have to push me out the door or blend my food to get me to taste it. That's when I'll be leaving' The latest series of MasterChef kicked off on Monday as the first heat of contestants were put through their paces 'John and I are so happy to be part of a wonderful MasterChef community and, each series, welcome new ambitious cooks to show us what they can do.