Gregg Wallace's BBC MasterChef 'replacement' is a 'natural fit' for show
The food critic was said to be a 'natural fit' for the show, which is due to begin filming in Birmingham at the end of summer.
The claims came days after Wallace, 60, shared a warning he would "not go quietly" after he was sacked by production company Banijay following allegations of misconduct, which he strongly denies.
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However a source said Grace, who also replaced Gregg on Celebrity MasterChef earlier this year, was "a natural fit" for the show.
They told The Sun she "loves to support up-and-coming talent in the industry and loves the format of the show", adding: "Filming is expected to start at the end of the summer through December.
"They are also filming at new studios in Birmingham, so it will be a fresh start all round."
Grace, who briefly starred in the 2023 series of I'm A Celebrity... previously said of the show: "I've been watching MasterChef since I was a girl sitting with my dad on the sofa.
"My whole family watches it. It's all about uncovering and championing talent."
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She said landing the Celebrity MasterChef gig was "more than a dream" and she was "very lucky to be stepping in".
John Torode has also previously said of Grace: "I have loved working with Grace on MasterChef over the years.
"She has been an excellent guest, an inspiring critic and also set some incredible challenges."
MasterChef and Grace Dent's representatives have been contacted for comment by the Mirror.
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