Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Admits She Was Considering Divorce Before His Dementia Diagnosis

Posted on 12/09/2025 by Boris Clair

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis has shared that before the actor was diagnosed with dementia, the changes in his personality had begun affecting their marriage.

During a new interview with Vanity Fair, Emma admitted that while their relationship had begun as a “romantic, beautiful story”, she had even considered divorce in the period before his diagnosis, as she said it “felt like my marriage was crumbling”.

She recalled asking herself: “What is going on? This is not the person that I married. Something is just so off.”

“I just couldn’t figure it out,” she added.

In 2022, Bruce’s family – including Emma and his first wife, Demi Moore – issued a joint statement announcing in 2022 that he was experiencing had aphasia, a condition that affects the ability to communicate.

The following year, the family disclosed that the Sixth Sense actor’s condition had progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The NHS says this rare form of dementia can cause personality and behaviour changes, problems with mental abilities and issues with memory, as well as affecting one’s ability to communicate verbally.

Since Bruce’s diagnosis, Emma and the rest of his family have regularly kept his fans updated with news of his condition, as well as posting pictures and videos on social media.

Last month, Emma revealed during an interview that Bruce had recently moved out of the family home, and into accommodation where he could be professionally cared for around the clock.

“It was one of the hardest decisions that I’ve had to make so far,” the British former model told US broadcaster Diane Sawyer. “But I knew first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters. He would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his needs.”

Emma and Bruce share two daughters, 13-year-old Mabel and 11-year-old Evelyn.

The screen legend also has three grown-up daughters with Demi Moore, 37-year-old Rumer, 34-year-old Scout and 31-year-old Tallulah.

UK Gardeners Urged To Keep These 5 Weeds Alive In Autumn

Posted on 12/09/2025 by Boris Clair

Autumn is a great month for gardeners for many reasons. Not only are your fruits and veggies at their bountiful best, but according to experts, ’tis the season to do less.

Leaving unraked leaves on your lawn, for instance, can provide a comfortable place for struggling wildlife, while keeping ivy unpruned can provide a rare late-blooming food source for birds and pollinators.

And according to Chris Bonnett, the founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk, autumn is a good time to ignore certain animal-friendly weeds too.

“Weeds don’t always have to be bad news – some of them can actually be very valuable for your local wildlife,” he said.

“You don’t have to let your garden become overrun, but if you’ve got space, leaving a patch of weeds to grow can make a huge difference to the biodiversity in your garden,” Bonnet added – weeds such as:

1) Dandelions

Sure, these are usually associated with early spring nectar. But per the gardening expert, “Their fluffy seed heads are a valuable food source for birds such as goldfinches and sparrows”.

That’s why leaving a few to go to seed can be so valuable for struggling wildlife.

2) Nettles

Though they might sting us, they provide food for butterfly species like the red admiral and tortoiseshell.

“When temperatures start to drop, nettle patches also provide shelter for insects preparing to overwinter,” Bonnett added.

3) Thistles

Despite its reputation as a weed, the Wildlife Trusts points out that the seeds of the thistle offer food to birds like goldfinches, even after their flowers stop providing nectar for butterflies like the small copper.

Bonnett agrees: “As their flowering season comes to an end and their seed heads are ripening, they offer a feast for flocks of goldfinches and other birds.”

4) Dock

Not only can these provide welcome relief for any accidental stings (seeing as nettles have their place in your winter garden), but they deliver both food and shelter too.

“Dock’s large, broad leaves create sheltered microhabitats and their leaves are a vital food source for the larvae of insects like the green dock beetle,” Bonnett said.

“In late summer and early autumn, its seeds provide a reliable food source for seed-eating birds.”

5) Broadleaf plantain

You might notice this growing in the cracks of pavements and on your borders.

“Its broad leaves provide food for small mammals like rabbits, as well as insects such as bees, hoverflies and certain caterpillars,” Bonnett said.

“The dense rosettes also offer shelter for insects and other small creatures, making it a valuable plant for biodiversity.”

Jennifer Lopez Recalls Very Blunt Feedback After Trying Out For This Huge Movie Musical

Posted on 12/09/2025 by Boris Clair

Despite her success as both a chart-topping singer and award-winning actor, Jennifer Lopez had never actually merged the two together and appeared in a big-screen musical until she landed her upcoming role in the new film Kiss Of The Spider Woman.

However, she’s revealed that wasn’t for lack of trying.

J-Lo has previously spoken out about how she has tried out for roles in various musical films over the years, and during a recent Q&A after a screening of her film, she reflected on her audition for the 1996 movie adaptation of Evita.

“I went in to audition for Evita, for Alan Parker,” she recalled, referring to the late six-time Oscar nominee who helmed the film. “I had been practising for weeks, and I sang my heart out. And he goes, ‘you’re amazing’.”

Unfortunately, his feedback didn’t end there, as he then told her: “You know Madonna has the part, right?”

“I said, ‘OK, bye bye. Nice to meet you’,” Jen then concluded.

Indeed, it was J-Lo’s fellow pop icon Madonna who played Eva Perón in the film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber, earning the Like A Prayer singer her first Golden Globe win.

Earlier this year, Jennifer also revealed how she tried out for a part in the film version of Chicago, as well as “getting very close” to being cast in Nine.

“There were a lot of things that I had always hoped that I could do and just wasn’t the right time. But this is the right thing,” she said, referring to her role in Kiss Of The Spider Woman.

Kiss Of The Spider Woman was directed by Bill Condon, who has previously helmed Dreamgirls and Disney’s live-action remake of Beauty And The Beast, as well as co-writing the film versions of Chicago and The Greatest Showman.

The new movie sees J-Lo playing fictional screen diva Ingrid Luna opposite Tonatiuh and Diego Luna.

Watch the trailer below:

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Brits Urged To Keep A Bowl Of Salt On Their Windowsills This Month

Posted on 11/09/2025 by Boris Clair

With UK weather expected to remain “blustery and wet” for the foreseeable future, those in mould-prone homes might be starting to notice condensation building on their windows.

This happens when warm air meets a cold surface, so it’s likelier to happen during chilly periods. Condensation is the most common cause of mould, which is why taking steps like “burping” your home in winter can be so beneficial.

But if you’re not interested in leaving your windows open any longer than you strictly have to in the cooler months, fear not ― it turns out a simple bowl of salt might help.

Can a bowl of salt help to reduce condensation?

Speaking to Homes & Gardens, archaeologist and home care expert Barry Gray from The Tool Square said a bowl of salt can help to “pull moisture out of the air, making rooms drier”.

He added, “Salt has adsorption properties, which means that it can bind to moisture and prevent it from developing condensation. This is why salt is often used in the kitchen to stop water droplets from forming on dishes or silverware.”

Rock salt seems to be particularly recommended, though absorbent bicarbonate of soda could help to do the job too.

The baking ingredient, Cut Plastic Sheeting toldThe National, will beome hard and solid as it absorbs more and more liquid ― once it’s stiffened, it’s time to throw the powder away.

How else can I prevent mould and condensation in my home this autumn?

Proper ventilation is key, be it through an extraction fan or an open window.

Drying your clothes outside if you can and trying not to keep spaces like cupboards overstuffed can also be helpful.

Whatever you do, though, don’t be tempted to use bleach, Danny Pen, a heating and plumbing expert and president of New Era Plumbing & HVAC, told HuffPost UK previously.

He warned that “bleach and vinegar can sometimes make situations with black mould even worse” because substances like bleach “only removes mould from the surface [which] leaves spores behind, and vinegar can trigger mould to release additional spores as a defence mechanism”.

NTAs 2025: All The National Television Awards Red Carpet Photos You Need To See

Posted on 11/09/2025 by Boris Clair

As always, the National Television Awards brought together some of the biggest names on British telly on Wednesday night.

This year’s NTAs united presenters, actors and reality stars under one roof to celebrate the past year’s biggest achievements in television – and as you’d expect, the red carpet was absolutely jam-packed.

Scroll down to check out all of the red carpet photos you need to see from this year’s NTAs…

Cat Deeley

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard

Alison Hammond

Graham Norton

Maya Jama

Davina McCall

Ruth Jones

Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper

Lorraine Kelly

Kate Garraway

Coleen Rooney

Tameka Empson

Anna Friel

Tasha Ghouri

Olivia Attwood

Luke Pasqualino

Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks

Sarah Hadland

Roman Kemp and Alex Jones

Molly-Mae Hague

David Potts

Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus

Barney Walsh

Elizabeth Hurley and Robert Rinder

Oti Mabuse

Dermot O’Leary

Maura Higgins

Princess and Junior Andre

Frankie Bridge

Michael McIntyre

Michelle Ryan

EastEnders stars Jessie Wallace, Gillian Taylforth, Diane Parish, Harriet Thorpe and Michelle Collins

Gary Lineker

Sara Davies

Alison Steadman and Larry Lamb

Laura Aikman

Gavin & Stacey stars Oscar Hartland, Rob Brydon, Ruth Jones, Melanie Walters and Robert Wilfort

Sue Devaney

Lisa Riley

Montell Douglas

Jacqueline Jossa

Molly Rainford

Claire Sweeney

Samantha Barks

Lucy Fallon

Brooke Vincent

Mo Gilligan

Jack P Shepherd

Scarlette Douglas

Ekin-Su

Katie Piper

Chizzy Akudolu

Shayne Ward

Vanessa Feltz

Chloe and JB Gill

Linda Robson

Kelle Bryan

Charlene White

Rochelle Humes

Anne Hegerty

Josie Gibson

Laura Tobin

Harriet Rose

Melvin Odoom

Jenny Ryan

Paul Sinha

Brendan O’Carroll and Jennifer Gibney

This Skincare I’d Never Heard Of Gave Me The Smoothest Skin Of My Life

Posted on 11/09/2025 by Boris Clair

There’s something about the thought of prescription skincare that makes me feel a bit anxious.

I love new lotions and potions (who doesn’t?), but my skin can be a right sensitive Sally – I’ve had some pretty uncomfortable reactions to overly-strong concoctions in the past.

Think redness, burning, tingling; all things you don’t really want your face to experience after trying something new.

Yet since having kids, my skin has changed A LOT. Its lost some of its elasticity and vibrance, becoming a bit dull. I’ve also aged because, well, I’ve gotten older (and had many a sleepless night, which I’m sure doesn’t help). There are more lines cropping up here and there. My skin doesn’t feel as tight as it once did.

I’ve been lucky in a lot of respects as I haven’t had bad breakouts or issues with pigmentation, both of which can crop up after having babies (cheers, hormones).

But it’s fair to say my usual skincare combo of CeraVe cleanser and a Beauty Pie moisturiser had been working very hard – and my skin still felt like it was left wanting.

I figured a change was in order. But where to even begin? I don’t have time to visit a dermatologist (nor the money, let’s face it).

I was intrigued by Dermatica’s online skin consultation offering, particularly as they provide personalised skincare tailored to your skin’s very specific needs (after you fill out an easy online questionnaire – it took me about 5-10 minutes in total).

You simply explain what you want to treat – whether that’s acne, melasma, rosacea or something else. In my case, I just wanted less tired mama and more glow get ’em.

As part of the online consultation process you also share information about your skin and what you’ve reacted to in the past. It’s pretty extensive – it’s also worth noting they cater to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, so if you let them know they can tailor your products accordingly.

Dermatica’s team then provides you with a specially formulated product designed for you, as well as other key products to help you achieve your skin goal(s).

In my case, I wanted something that was anti-ageing and would help give me a bit of a glow. I received their:

Caring squalane cream cleanser – a super luxurious cleanser that melts off makeup, doesn’t dry you out, and leaves skin really soft.
Azelaic acid/niacinamide lotion, which I’ve been applying after cleansing each night. I was really worried this was going to bring me out in a rash but it didn’t.
Nourishing ceramide + peptide moisturiser, which I use morning and night. It’s just the right amount of nourishing without being greasy.
Vitamin C 15% fresh batch ascorbic acid – I’ve been using this after cleansing in the morning and before applying moisturiser. It does tend to leave my skin a bit tight but I heap the moisturiser on after and it seems to balance it all out.

And that’s my routine.

My skin definitely feels brighter and tighter than it was.

Even in the space of just a few days after using these four products, I noticed my skin felt brighter, tighter and the smoothest it’s ever been. (Or at least, the smoothest it’s been as an adult.)

Honestly, my cheeks are rivalling my toddler’s right now for softness. I can’t stop stroking them. I’ve even had compliments from strangers (which never happens!).

I was very dubious about how well an online consultation could work – and how accurate it would be – however I’m pleased to report I’m a convert. Now to see if it stands the test of time…

In the meantime, if you want to try it for yourself, your first month of personalised skincare should be £24.99, but is currently £2.90 – so really, what are you waiting for?

Trump Has Admitted He’s ‘Very Unhappy’ With Israel’s Strikes On Doha. Here’s Why That Matters

Posted on 10/09/2025 by Boris Clair

Donald Trump is clearly not happy with Israel after it chose to launch missile strikes into Qatar.

While Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was trying to hit Hamas militants in the Qatari capital of Doha, striking a country which has act as a mediator in the Middle East has sent shockwaves around the world.

To make matters even worse, it appears Netanyahu pushed ahead with the attack without giving the US – or Qatar – significant advance notice.

Israel’s international alliances have already been put under intense strain by its war on Gaza – only the Trump administration has consistently stood by Netanyahu.

But could Israel’s surprise attack on Doha change all that?

Here’s what we know – and why it matters.

What happened between Israel and Qatar?

Israel launched 10 missile strikes at the Hamas headquarters in Qatar – where the militants have been offered immunity – on Tuesday night.

Several key figures within the militant group had gathered to discuss Trump’s latest peace plan for Gaza.

Hamas claimed its leader had survived the attack, although his son and four others were killed along with a member of the Qatari security forces.

If this is true, the strike could turn out to be a huge miscalculation for Netanyahu, considering the international reaction and the knock-on impact for peace talks.

The UK’s prime minister Keir Starmer said the attacks “violate Qatar’s sovereignty and risk further escalation across the region”, while French president Emmanuel Macron said the strikes were “unacceptable”.

The UN’s secretary general Antonio Guterres also echoed their concerns, saying: “I condemn this flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Qatar. All parties must work towards achieving a permanent ceasefire, not destroying it.”

Smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar's capital Doha on September 9, 2025. — Smoke billowing after explosions in Qatar’s capital Doha on September 9, 2025.

Qatar’s prime minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thanil, also alleged Israel had used missiles in the attack which air defence systems could not detect.

He claimed Israel’s “treacherous attack” had sabotaged ceasefire efforts for Gaza, that mediation efforts were “part of Qatari identity”, and that a legal team was considering his country’s response to the attack.

But Netanyahu has so far doubled down. Speaking at the US embassy in Jerusalem, he said: “The days when terrorist leaders can enjoy immunity anywhere are over.”

He claimed that attack was “fully justified” because it targeted the senior leaders who organised Hamas’s raid on Israeli soil on October 7, 2023.

Other officials described the strike as a response to the Hamas attack on Jerusalem bus stop on Monday where six Israelis were killed.

However, Netanyahu did also insist that Israel had acted on its own, saying: “Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility.”

The strike comes after the chief of staff of the Israeli military Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said Hamas leadership would be targeted across “the entire Middle East” with “no place to hide from us”.

What did the US say about Netanyahu’s latest attack?

The US is allied with Qatar, and even has a huge airbase stationed in the country.

Trump’s press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the attack on the soil of a close ally “does not advance Israel or America’s goals”.

She said the US president had been alerted to the strike by the US military, not Israel, and that Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff then notified the Qataris – only it was too late.

Trump “feels very badly” about the strikes, according to Leavitt, and “made his thoughts and concerns about this very clear” when he later spoke to Netanyahu.

The US president himself later told reporters that he was “very unhappy about the way that went down” and that he would offer a full statement on Wednesday.

What does this all mean?

Israel’s strikes pour cold water on the US’s ongoing attempts to end the war in Gaza.

Trump had been championing a US peace proposal for Israel and Hamas which would include the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for an unspecified number of Palestinian prisoners.

But his plan did not include a permanent end to the war – a condition Hamas has demanded, but Israel has declined.

This new attack on Qatari soil suggests Netanyahu is clearly no longer willing to wait for America’s backing – and evidently giving up with the talks.

The decision to act without Trump’s stamp of approval also makes the US president look weak and flies in the face of Trump’s deal-making skills, something he has boasted about for years.

Displaced Palestinians fleeing northern Gaza carry their belongings along the coastal road toward southern Gaza, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders from Gaza City.

This will all really rile a man so keen to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, especially as he has stood by Netanyahu’s side consistently while other allies in the west have started to question the catastrophic effects of Israel’s actions in the Middle East.

The BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen even suggested Trump has been “played” by Netanyahu.

Israel’s strikes could provoke further tensions in the Middle East too, particularly between Iran and Israel who have been holding a ceasefire since late June.

Iran’s foreign ministry said the attack was a “blatant violation of international law” and an “infringement upon the national sovereignty of Qatar and the Palestinian negotiators”.

It also stokes wider fears that Israel intends to continue a campaign of “score settling” for the October 7 raid – especially as the Qatari PM has said his country “reserves the right” to respond.

One thing is for sure: this is precisely the opposite of what Trump was hoping for.

Anthony Bourdain’s Hilariously Brutal Take On Trump Is Reminding People How Much They Miss Him

Posted on 10/09/2025 by Boris Clair

Sure, most chefs know how to roast and skewer — but the late Anthony Bourdain could do all that with just his words.

The food author and TV personality, who died in 2018, was beloved for his cutting language. That’s precisely why a video of Bourdain using his sharp tongue against Donald Trump has recently resurfaced across multiple social media platforms.

A clip from a 2017 interview with the CBC shows the Kitchen Confidential author being asked if he’d ever share a meal with Trump.

It should be noted that in Bourdain’s popular food shows, No Reservations and Parts Unknown, he would travel to places around the world and share culturally authentic meals with locals.

“I’m open to sitting down with anyone who’s nice to me,” Bourdain began to explain. “I’ve sat down with everyone from Ted Nugent, the former chief of counterintelligence for the KGB, Hezbollah – people who I disagree with on many, if not every, fundamental issue.”

But in response to the CBC’s question about dining with Trump, Bourdain responded with an emphatic “no”.

“I just find him personally objectionable,” the chef explained. “I don’t think he likes food.

“And from people I know who have had to endure dinner with him, if you enjoy sitting there listening to him talk about himself, you know, great. God bless you.”

“He only eats steak well done, and if he knows how to use chopsticks, much less is able to grasp them with those tiny little nubbins, I’d be shocked,” Bourdain added.

Anthony Bourdain eats a carne asada taco from a food truck in Oakland, California, during an episode of No Reservations in 2007.

When the clip made its way to Instagram and X, users found Bourdain’s take refreshing – and instantly missed the chef.

“America could really use some Anthony Bourdain perspective and wisdom right about now,” one Instagram user said.

“Anthony Bourdain was curious and compassionate,” another Instagram user wrote. “And had an appreciation for great food, music, stories, culture, history and all that made life colourful. They do not share the same values, and this president wouldn’t deserve to share a table with Bourdain. RIP.”

“We could use his voice and humanity right about now. RIP AB,” another IG user said.

Over on X, many users felt the same way.

“Anthony Bourdain has always been a real one,” an X user said. “From his support for Palestine, to hating Trump, to just being a genuine person who wants to share food with people. I hate that he’s gone.”

“Miss this man. Society got worse and worse since he departed,” another X user echoed.

This was by no means the only time Bourdain spoke out about the US leader.

When Trump was running for office in 2015, Bourdain was asked what he thought about his campaign promise to build a border wall between the US and Mexico (that Trump infamously claimed Mexico would pay for) and to deport all the undocumented immigrants in the United States.

Bourdain replied that if that happened, “every restaurant in America would shut down”.

He went on to say that as a country of immigrants, we should show recent transplants more respect.

“For the people that have been living here and were so much a part of our lives, and have done nothing but do their best to achieve the American dream … there should be an easy path to legality,” Bourdain said.

Eurovision 2026: More Countries Cast Doubt On Returning Next Year Amid Israel Controversy

Posted on 10/09/2025 by Boris Clair

After Slovenia’s national broadcaster said it will not compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest if Israel remains part of the competition, it looks like more countries could be following suit.

Over the summer, discussions took place among Eurovision’s participating broadcasters about whether Israel should remain part of the contest despite the ongoing war in Gaza, with the situation due to be reassessed in the coming months.

Since then, Slovenian broadcaster RTVSLO has said it will only return to Eurovision in 2026 if Israel is banned, similarly to how Russia has not been invited to take part in the competition since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Following this, the chair of Icelandic broadcaster RÚV has said it is still not clear whether Iceland will be competing in 2026, saying the board will make a decision once it’s clear if Israel will be invited to return.

Icelandic duo VAEB at Eurovision earlier this year

Meanwhile, Spain’s minister for culture Ernest Urtasun has called for the country to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel remain part of the contest.

Per Eurovoix, Urtasun told La Hora De La 1: “I don’t think we can normalise Israel’s participation in international events as if nothing is happening.

“Events like Eurovision [bring] a certain representation of a country. In Eurovision’s case, it is not an individual artist who participates but someone who participates on behalf of that country’s citizens.”

It’s worth pointing out that Spain is one of the so-called “Big Five” countries at Eurovision, who contribute more financially than other competing nations, and is therefore guaranteed a place in the grand final, without having to compete in the semi-final stages.

Last week, Eurovision’s director Martin Green issued a statement to HuffPost UK which read: “We understand the concerns and deeply held views around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We are still consulting with all EBU Members to gather views on how we manage participation and geopolitical tensions around the Song Contest.

“Broadcasters have until mid-December to confirm if they wish to take part in next year’s event in Vienna. It is up to each Member to decide if they want to take part in the Contest and we would respect any decision broadcasters make.”

Eurovision had no further comment when contacted for comment by HuffPost UK on Wednesday

Reigning Eurovision winner JJ has called for Israel's removal from the competition — Reigning Eurovision winner JJ has called for Israel’s removal from the competition

Meanwhile, it was previously reported that the broadcasters for Germany and Italy – who, like Spain, also make up the “Big Five”, as do the UK and France – had both threatened to pull out of Eurovision if Israel is not permitted to return to the event in 2026.

A spokesperson for Germany’s Südwestrundfunk (SWR) later told HuffPost UK: “The ESC is a music competition organised by EBU broadcasters, not governments.

“The Israeli broadcaster KAN adheres to applicable regulations and has been an integral part of the music competition for more than 60 years. We affirm their membership and the core values of the ESC.”

Masterchef Unveils New Judging Line-Up After Gregg Wallace And John Torode’s Exits

Posted on 09/09/2025 by Boris Clair

The new presenting and judging team for the BBC series MasterChef has been announced.

For the last few months, the long-running show has been at the centre of controversy, after both Gregg Wallace and John Torode were dropped as judges following an external investigation earlier this year.

On Monday evening, their replacements were officially confirmed, with former regular guest critic Grace Dent being appointed a full-time judge moving forward.

She’ll be joined at the helm by chef Anna Haugh, who previously served as a judge on one series of Masterchef: The Professionals in 2022.

Grace enthused: “I’m over the moon to be coming back to the MasterChef kitchen and unearthing what culinary skills people have been cooking up behind closed doors.

“It’s a joy to be working with Anna, who brings all her incredible experience to the table. I am in for such a treat with this series, I can’t wait to get started.”

Anna agreed: “I’m delighted to be back on MasterChef and judging alongside the wonderful Grace Dent, whose writing and wit I’ve admired for years.

“MasterChef has long inspired and resonated with cooks in home kitchens and of course in my industry. I can’t wait to get into the studio for what will be a great competition.”

Prior to that, it was revealed that Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt would be taking over Gregg Wallace’s old slot on Masterchef: The Professionals.

Masterchef: The Professionals stars Marcus Wareing, Matt Tebbutt, Monica Galetti

Gregg was fired as the host of MasterChef in July, after almost 20 years at the helm, following claims that were upheld in a report alleging the use of sexual language and one case of unwanted physical contact.

He has since apologised for “any distress caused” by his behaviour, while also noting that he was cleared of what he described as “the most serious and sensational accusations”.

John was then dropped after a complaint of alleged racist language was upheld, though he has since claimed he has “no recollection of what I’m accused of”.

The most recent season of MasterChef was filmed last year, featuring both Gregg and John as usual, although the BBC made the decision to greatly reduce their screen-time.

Two of the most recent contestants requested that they be edited out of the show in light of the controversy.