Grace Dent to replace Gregg Wallace as host of Celebrity MasterChef

Grace Dent will replace Gregg Wallace as a host on 'Celebrity MasterChef'. She agreed to the role after a brief hesitation, expressing excitement about the opportunity. Wallace stepped back last year amid misconduct allegations, which he denies. Dent has previously appeared as a guest judge on the show. She noted that hosting is different, as it involves the responsibility of sending contestants home. She acknowledged feeling uneasy about this aspect of the role. The BBC confirmed Dent's appointment last month. Executives believe she will be a valuable addition to the show, bringing her experience as a food critic to the competition.