Big news from the BBC kitchen: Dublin-born chef Anna Haugh is set to step in as host for the final episodes of MasterChef: The Professionals, after the sudden departure of long-serving judge Gregg Wallace amid misconduct allegations.
This marks a dramatic turnaround in the series' final stretch.
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A native of Tallaght and now the culinary force behind Myrtle Restaurant in Chelsea (with a wine bar called The Wee Sister too), Haugh is no stranger to MasterChef fans. She’s already served as a guest judge and took over from Monica Galetti in Series 15. Though Welcome back? More like "keeping the pan hot."
The BBC decided to press forward with the season, citing a duty to honour the hard work of the competing chefs. With the series nearing its climax, Anna’s poised to bring Irish charm, expertise, and a steady hand to the show’s final rounds.
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