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SATURDAY Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt is expected to be the new host of MasterChef.

And the Sun understands Tebbutt, 51, could be joined by fellow Beeb chef Andi Oliver, 62, who presents Great British Menu.

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Beeb chef Andi Oliver and Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt are expected to be the new hosts of MasterChefCredit: BBC

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They are being lined up following the sackings of John Torode and Gregg WallaceCredit: BBC
It would debunk claims that the BBC cooking show is to be fronted by two women after the sacking of Gregg Wallace and John Torode.

Tebbutt and Oliver would be part of a “dream line-up”, with columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent on the celebrity version.

A source said: “Matt is seen as a really safe pair of hands by the BBC. He has been in the frame for some time and is now being lined up for MasterChef.

“The BBC are keen to bring Andi Oliver on board too. She has been so popular as host of the Great British Menu.

“They’re not sure if she can commit at this stage because of her schedule with that show but everyone is hoping they can get her on board.”

The source added: “Everyone loves Andi and she would be perfect for the role in many ways.

“She is very talented on her own merit but she would also help bring a more diverse look for the show, which is much needed.

“The last thing the show wants is to be slapped with being ‘pale, and stale’ by a new generation of food lovers.”

Dent, 51, brought in to host the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef with Torode, is expected to remain as the host of the spin-off with Tebbutt

Our insider added: “Grace was brilliant on the celebrity spin-off.

John Torode sacked by BBC after being accused of using N-word while singing along to Kanye West song Gold Digger
“Nothing is set in stone yet but this is the dream line-up they’re hoping for.”

Wallace, 60, was sacked after an investigation found 45 out of 38 allegations about his behaviour were substantiated.

One was of “unwelcome physical contact,” and others included “inappropriate language”.

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Columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent is set to host the celebrity version of MasterChefCredit: BBC
Torode, 59, was told the BBC were not renewing his contract this week.

The Sun yesterday revealed he had been accused of using the N-word twice, once when he was allegedly repeating the lyrics to rapper Kanye West’s Gold Digger.

The other was claimed to have happened during a conversation with a pal on the BBC show’s production team.

Torode vehemently denies ever using the N-word.