Grace Dent: ‘Part-Time’ Vegan Food Critic Replaces Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef

Grace Dent, a mostly vegan food critic for The Guardian, will replace Gregg Wallace on Celebrity MasterChef UK. Dent, who has described herself as mainly vegan since the early 2010s, is joining fellow judge John Torode on the show. She is no stranger to the cooking show, having appeared on MasterChef in various capacities over the years.

Dent's arrival on the show follows Wallace's departure after facing allegations of misconduct. Dent's plant-based diet and expertise in food criticism make her a perfect choice for Celebrity MasterChef, according to BBC's head of entertainment. Known for her love for vegan and vegetarian food, Dent's presence as a judge on the show promises to bring a fresh perspective to the culinary competition.