Snoop Dogg has expressed his interest in taking over Gregg Wallace’s previous role on MasterChef. He mentioned that he would seek support from culinary forces like Gordon Ramsay to endorse his application.
The iconic American rapper, aged 53, emphasized his serious approach towards food and even claimed to have shared cooking advice with Gordon over time, as reported by the Mirror.
Following allegations of inappropriate conduct from 13 individuals, including Newsnight host Kirsty Wark, across a span of 17 years involving five different shows from 2005 to 2022, Gregg decided to step down from his hosting position on MasterChef.
And now, with the BBC racing ahead to keep the show rolling for ‘at least the next four years’, Snoop is eyeing up the coveted role despite top chefs such as James Martin already being rumoured to be in the running.
Snoop told The Mirror: ‘You better believe Snoop could be the new MasterChef judge.
‘My boy Gordon [Ramsay] judges on the US version of the show, and I know he would back me to be able to judge on the UK version.
Snoop Dogg has revealed that he is gunning for Gregg Wallace’s former Master Chef job as he claimed he would recruit forces such as Gordon Ramsey to back his pitch
Gregg stepped down from his presenting gig on Master Chef after he faced accusations of inappropriate behaviour from 13 people, including Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark, over a 17-year period across five shows from 2005 to 2022
‘He knows I am not playing when it comes to food. He knows I can cook – I have even given him some tips.
Snoop dubbed the role as the ‘perfect opportunity’ as he has been wanting to host a UK TV show for some time.
The singer’s admission comes after TV veteran Gregg was thrown into a scandal over misconduct.
Gregg had already filmed the forthcoming series for amateur chefs last month with his co-presenter John Torode, 59.
But the 60-year-old is now set to be wiped from the tapes before it is screened next year.
A production insider had previously insisted to MailOnline that the series is ‘salvageable’.
The source said that Gregg and John’s critiques, where they give feedback on the contestants’ food, were filmed separately.
They said: ‘John and Gregg were always shot with separate cameras. Any two shots, or wide shots containing the pair can be cut.
Snoop, 53, said he is ‘not playing’ when it comes to food and claimed he has even given Gordon a few cooking tips over the years, according to the Mirror
Now, with the BBC racing ahead to keep the show rolling for ‘at least the next four years’, Snoop is eyeing up the coveted role despite top chefs such as James Martin already being rumoured to be in the running
‘Removing Gregg entirely is a difficult task, but not an impossible one.’
Last week, John was flown overseas to continue filming the show, with Irish chef Anna Haugh stepping in to replace Gregg.
Filming on the forthcoming series was completed on Tuesday afternoon and had been due to be broadcast in Spring 2025.
It is now unclear when the BBC will air the recently recorded episodes.
The former greengrocer has denied behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.
But he is now subject to an external investigation by top London law firm Lewis Silkin, instructed by MasterChef production company Banijay.
John broke his silence on Wednesday but declined to defend his television colleague of 19 years.
He said he fully supports the probe into the claims of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour and language.
He said it had been ‘hard’ to keep working after hearing of the allegations.
On Thursday night, the BBC broadcast the semi-finals of MasterChef: The Professional, featuring Gregg.
But it has scrapped the scheduled broadcast of two Christmas specials of the cookery show.
