Gregg Wallace's MasterChef: The Professionals replacement Matt Tebbutt leaves after one series
'Saturday Kitchen' presenter joined Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti as a judge following Wallace's departure
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Matt Tebbutt.
- Recent development: Matt Tebbutt confirmed he would not return as a judge on MasterChef: The Professionals for the next series, stating he was always committed to one series and will continue working with MasterChef in other capacities. He also indicated plans to remain active with MasterChef as a guest in future installments.[1][6]
- New BBC project: Following his MasterChef exit, Tebbutt announced a BBC-related venture, including involvement with a forthcoming podcast project, signaling a shift to new BBC-facing work while staying within the network.[4]
- Personal notes: Tebbutt has publicly discussed his personal and family life in media profiles, including his role as a father and his long-standing presence on Saturday Kitchen, which persists alongside his other projects.[3][1]
- Context: Reports point to a streamlined judging panel on MasterChef: The Professionals, with Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti continuing as the core judges, and Tebbutt contributing as a guest or in other collaborations rather than as a full-time judge.[6][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline and a quick infographic summarizing the sequence of Tebbutt’s MasterChef involvement and subsequent BBC activities. Would you prefer a bullet timeline or a short chart?[1][4][6]