What began as a professional partnership on the set of MasterChef blossomed into a real-life love story for Lisa Faulkner and John Torode. The couple, who first met when Faulkner won the show in 2010, have since built a life together both on and off-screen.
From Contestant to Judge
Lisa Faulkner initially joined MasterChef as a contestant, impressing judges with her culinary skills and eventually taking home the trophy. Her victory opened doors, including a return to the show as a guest judge alongside Torode.
A Slow-Burning Romance
Despite working together for years, their relationship remained strictly professional until 2015 when romance quietly sparked between them. The couple kept their relationship private for some time before making their first public appearance together at the 2016 National Television Awards.
Building a Life Together
Since going public, Faulkner and Torode have become one of Britain's most beloved TV couples. They've collaborated on cookbooks and television projects, blending their professional expertise with personal chemistry. In 2019, they tied the knot in a romantic London ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Their story proves that sometimes the recipe for love includes equal parts professional respect and personal connection, all simmered in the pressure cooker of television production.
