"John, Gregg, I've cooked up a sticky, unsavory hash that's not going to go down well but I've decided to serve regardless. Enjoy." We hope you're hungry, because the BBC has opted to air "MasterChef UK" season 21 as normal, despite parting ways with Gregg Wallace for inappropriate behavior and John Torode for using racist language.
Here's how to watch "MasterChef UK" season 21 online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"MasterChef UK" season 21 premieres on Wednesday, August 6 at 8 p.m. BST in the U.K..
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The accusations against Wallace, spanning a 19-year period between 2005 and 2024, were first reported in November 2024. An independent report commissioned by the show's producer Banijay substantiated 45 incidents, three relating to Wallace being in a state of undress, 16 in which he made sexually explicit comments, and one where he initiated unwelcome physical contact. He was dropped by the BBC in July 2025.
In July 2025, Torode revealed that he had been accused of using racist language in an incident in 2018. Banijay and the BBC subsequently decided against renewing his contract. Wallace was replaced by Irish chef Anna Haugh, a regular guest judge on "MasterChef UK" during the filming of season 21, but the decision to press on with it has raised further questions of BBC bosses' opaque implementation of the corporation's “impartial” editorial policy.
Over eight weeks, "MasterChef" moulds some of the finest home cooks in the country into budding restaurateurs. The first five weeks are dedicated to heats and quarter-finals, in which the contenders run the gauntlet of the Basic to Brilliant and Mystery Box challenges, before serving a two-course menu to their esteemed predecessors, including past champions Brin Pirathapan, Thomas Frake, Irini Tzortzoglou, Jane Devonshire, Natalie Coleman, Shelina Permalloo, Tim Anderson and Steven Wallis.
Read on as we explain how to watch "MasterChef UK" season 21 online from anywhere, including free options.
How to watch 'MasterChef UK' season 21 for free in the U.K.
How to watch 'MasterChef UK' season 21 from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "MasterChef" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a British service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "MasterChef UK" for free.
Can I watch 'MasterChef UK' season 21 in the U.S?
"MasterChef UK" doesn't air in the U.S..
If you're a Brit currently across the pond you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'MasterChef UK' season 21 in Canada?
Viewers in Canada likely have a wait in store, as season 19 of "MasterChef" is the latest to have aired on CTV. It premiered in July 2024.
For now, if you're a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'MasterChef UK' season 21 in Australia?
Binge is home to "MasterChef UK" in Australia. Season 20 started airing on the streaming service in August 2024, roughly five months after its U.K. premiere.
In the meantime, if you're a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show much earlier you can do so by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
BBC iPlayer isn't just the home to "MasterChef", it has a whole host of other shows including British classics like "Gavin and Stacey", "The Great British Sewing Bee" and "Doctor Who".
They also have brand new shows like "Destination X" and "The Gone".
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