After months of controversy regarding former hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode , the BBC has confirmed who will be stepping in to replace the hosts for Masterchef: The Professionals. The broadcaster revealed it will be Saturday Kitchen host Matt Tebbutt who will judge the contestants, presenting the show alongside Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti.

The news was announced on the official X account for the programme, accompanied by a promotional photo of the new trio, welcoming Matt "into the Masterchef family," the caption read. "We’re delighted to announce that @matt_tebbutt is joining @marcuswareing and Monica Galetti as a judge on the next series of #MasterChefTheProfessionals. Welcome to the #MasterChefUK family, Matt," the message read in full.

"It’s an absolute honour to

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