With his voice cracking, one MasterChef worker describes the drama of the past fortnight, which has seen both its presenters sacked in quick succession - first Gregg Wallace, and then John Torode. "I'm in shock with it all. It's raw, and fresh," adds the member of production staff - who wants to remain anonymous.

Scandal-hit John Torode and Gregg Wallace were have been axed from MasterChef, and now the two TV gurus being lined up to replace them have reportedly been revealed

Gregg Wallace and John Torode's replacements as the faces of MasterChef are believed to have already been chosen by BBC bosses following the duo's respective exits. The alleged appointments follow the recent departures of Wallace and Torode from the long-running series.