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Daily Mirror
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Why Gregg Wallace and John Torode's salaries are missing from BBC
The BBC has released its annual list of some of its stars' salaries today, however, MasterChef duo, Gregg Wallace and former co-host, John Torode's are not included Gregg Wallace and John Torode's salaries are not included in the BBC's annual list of its stars' pay packets, which has been released today. Each year, the corporation publishes the names and salaries of its employees, who earn above a certain threshold (currently £178,000) every year. But while there are many stars that the BBC employs directly, the broadcaster also contracts a large number of production companies to make some of its programmes. The famous faces who are employed by those companies are not directly employed by the BBC, and therefore not on the salaries list. One of these is Banijay, which makes MasterChef, and which, used to, employ - and pay - presenter, Gregg Wallace, before he was axed following an investigation into his behaviour. Other stars not listed on the BBC's salary list, include Stacey Solomon, Rylan Clark and comedians, Rob Brydon and Lee Mack. Also not included are Strictly hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Shows hosts, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Shirley Ballas are also absent from the list. Other stars who do not appear include Alan Carr (Interior Design Masters), Amanda Holden (Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job), Alison Hammond (Florida Unpacked and Alison Hammond's Big Weekend), Jools Holland (Later) andDannii Minogue (I Kissed A Boy). Gregg, 60, and former co-host John, 59, have been on Baniiay's books for years as the successful presenters of the BBC cooking show. Their salaries were never divulged, but Gregg was said to be earning £400,000 as reported by The Sun last year. Meanwhile, John is said to be worth a staggering £8 million, thanks to his TV work, career as a chef and also opening and selling restaurants. However, after a bombshell week for the pair, Gregg, has been axed from MasterChef following an independent investigation into his behaviour and John has revealed he has been accused of making a racist remark while working for Banijay, which he denies. Former greengrocer, Gregg, thanked Banijay, who instructed law firm, Lewis Silkin, to carry out the investigation into his behaviour while on the BBC, for 'supporting' him after the report was published. However, he slammed the BBC, saying "the BBC left me exposed to trial by media and the damage it leaves in its wake". The presenter insisted that 'none of the serious allegations against me were upheld' even though the review found him guilty of the 'unwanted touching' plus three counts of being in 'a state of undress'. Banijay, revealed that 45 out of 83 accusations against the father-of-three were corroborated. The report also brought to light two separate claims implicating others, with one involving racist remarks. Aussie star John has reportedly been asked to step down from his long-running role on MasterChef after an historic accusation of racism, which he has no memory of and denies ever happened. Patrick Holland, chief executive of Banijay UK, said previously: "It is clear that escalation procedures were not as robust as they should have been. "We are extremely sorry to anyone who has been impacted by this behaviour and felt unable to speak up at the time or that their complaint was not adequately addressed." Meanwhile, a BBC statement said: "Although the full extent of these issues were not known at the relevant time, opportunities were missed to address this behaviour – both by the production companies running MasterChef and the BBC. "We accept more could and should have been done sooner."
Hypebeast
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Erykah Badu and The Alchemist Are a Dream Team on Ethereal New Single "Next To You"
Summary ForErykah Badu's first lead single of this decade, she's elected to team up withThe Alchemistfor a hypnotic new single entitled 'Next To You.' Badu wrote, composed, arranged, and produced the single, as well as assisting Alc in the executive production. Per a press release, The Alchemist described the creative process as 'him tossing the beats to Badu, who made the alley-oop,' ultimately 'The Alchemist providing the foundation and Badu putting her 'izm' on it.' The first credited collaboration between the pair, 'Next To You' also signals the start of the rollout for the pair's highly anticipated collab projectAbi & Alan. For the first time ever, Badu and Alc will take the stage together for a brief series of Japan shows billedThe Abi & Alan Tour. The tour kicks off on June 24 at Billboard Live Osaka, continuing on June 28 at Billboard Live Tokyo, and concluding on June 30 in Yokohama. Stream 'Next To You,' out on all streaming services now.
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amanda Holden furiously hits back at complaints over risqué BGT outfits
Amanda Holden has addressed Ofcom complaints about her daring outfits on the ITV show but insists her wardrobe is always checked by production before walking out on stage Amanda Holden's outfits on Britain's Got Talent have perhaps attracted as much attention from viewers as the talent on stage, vying for a place in the final. The presenter, who has been a judge on the show since 2007, became the main subject of complaints to Ofcom for her choice of wearing sexy outfits, showing off her enviable figure. So much so, her outfits, which have consisted of plunging necklines or high thigh splits, caused outrage among viewers, if the complaints to the broadcasting watchdog are anything to go by. But now, in a recent interview, the star, 54, has decided to address the complaints. She told Closer: "What you see on TV, I really love. I'm always asked about the Ofcom complaints, but every outfit on the show is checked before I leave my dressing room, so I'm never worried." She added: "I think people should have fun with fashion!" In another interview, the mum of two opened up about the process her wardrobe goes through before she steps out in front on the cameras. She previously told The Sun: "There's now a whole body of people that knock on my door and come and stare at my chest before we go on air." Amanda continued: "There's a t*t committee. There are so many brilliant people, they come down, knock on the door and there's the lady who's the producer who said, 'Mandy, it looks great'." Despite being at the forefront of Ofcom complaints, it looks as though the TV star has no desire to dim down the sexiness of her outfits. Away from the panel of Britain's Got Talent, Amanda is set to host a renovation show with Alan Carr, titled Amanda & Alan's Spanish Job. And she is already thinking of ways to add a touch of sexy to her overalls. She told the publication: "It's a joy to wear something so different, and nice to be able to breathe out, with no side boob. " She added: "Though next year I might have some side boob." She continued: "For now, I always go pretty classy and standard. I've got my name on the back, but I didn't even do that in Spanish — I've got Handy Mandy. I should have put Handios Mandios." Britain's Got Talent final will air at 7pm on Saturday 31 May.
