Inside John Torode's life after MasterChef sacking: KATIE HIND

John Torode has found a new lease of life on YouTube with his wife Lisa Faulkner after being sacked from MasterChef. Their joint cooking show, ‘John and Lisa’s Kitchen & Home’, has garnered millions of views and significant income, surpassing his MasterChef earnings and including advertising revenue and a cookware range. This success is seen by some as a ‘sod you’ to the BBC, especially considering the circumstances of his dismissal, with viewers largely taking his side.

• John Torode, after 20 years on MasterChef, was sacked following an allegation of using the ‘N’ word.
• He has since launched a successful YouTube show with his wife Lisa Faulkner, showcasing a softer side.
• The YouTube channel has accumulated over 1.2 million views, with fans enjoying their chemistry and home-style cooking.
• Torode is reportedly earning more from his YouTube ventures, including a cookware range and an upcoming book, than he did from MasterChef.
• Some view their YouTube success as a response to the BBC’s decision to dismiss him, especially in light of accusations against co-presenter Gregg Wallace.
• Advertisers like HSBC and Monzo are running campaigns on their pages, indicating significant commercial appeal.
• Despite the BBC potentially regretting the decision, Torode is described as ‘loving life’ and his wife Lisa has been a strong support system.
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