John Torode’s ITV Cooking Show with Lisa Faulkner Faces Cancellation
John Torode’s ITV cooking show, “John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen,” is facing possible cancellation in the new year. Reports suggest that the show may be rested following recent challenges in Torode’s career.
Potential Cancellation of Weekend Kitchen
Insiders have indicated that “John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen,” co-hosted by Torode and his wife, Lisa Faulkner, may not continue beyond its current series. The show, which has been on air since 2019, has faced scrutiny from the commissioning team due to rising production costs.
Background on John Torode’s Recent Challenges
The uncertainty around the show comes after Torode’s dismissal from the BBC five months ago. He was terminated from his role on “MasterChef” following allegations of inappropriate comments, which he has denied. Alongside him, co-host Gregg Wallace was also let go.
A source emphasized that the future of “Weekend Kitchen” looks uncertain, with budgets being cut and a decision still pending from ITV. Torode, 60, is preparing for the worst but remains hopeful that the situation may improve.
New Endeavors for Torode
Despite these setbacks, Torode is collaborating with Faulkner on a new YouTube cooking project that has garnered positive feedback. This initiative appears to be a strategic move as he navigates his current challenges in television.
Support from ITV Amid Controversy
Initially, ITV expressed support for Torode following his dismissal from the BBC. Kevin Lygo, ITV’s director of media and entertainment, mentioned that there were no prior complaints regarding Torode’s conduct. As the network evaluates its programming, the fate of “Weekend Kitchen” remains unclear.
Investigation Findings
The BBC conducted an independent investigation into the allegations against Torode, which concluded with substantiated claims of inappropriate language. Torode has publicly denied using any offensive racial terms.
As the last episode of the current series airs, and with speculation surrounding the future of “Weekend Kitchen,” viewers and fans eagerly await an official announcement from ITV regarding the show’s fate.
- Show Title: John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen
- Hosts: John Torode, Lisa Faulkner
- Start Year: 2019
- Recent Issues: Allegations against Torode, possible cancellation due to budget cuts
- New Project: YouTube cooking show with Lisa Faulkner
