Lisa Faulkner has hinted at a new secret project as she returned to filming just weeks after her husband John Torode was axed from MasterChef amid a racism scandal.
The 53-year-old actress and presenter took to Instagram on Monday to share a glamorous selfie, revealing she had been back on set for a mystery shoot. “Thought I would share a pic of today’s shoot,” she wrote, adding that it was “so lovely” to work with her makeup artist and the team.
Torode, 60, was dropped by the BBC following an allegation that he used an “extremely offensive racist term” during a drinks gathering after filming MasterChef. He has insisted he has “no recollection” of the incident and does “not believe it happened”, but the allegation was upheld during an investigation commissioned by the BBC.
The BBC confirmed last month that Torode's contract would not be renewed, stating: “We will not tolerate racist language of any kind.” Despite the scandal, ITV is continuing to back Torode, confirming that it will air the upcoming tenth series of John & Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen as scheduled, with plans also in place for a Christmas special later this year.
Faulkner also shared a photo from the back of a car, telling fans she was on her way to work. The couple's cookery series first aired in 2019 and has proved popular with weekend viewers thanks to their relaxed dynamic and easy-to-follow recipes.
