Former MasterChef judge John Torode was sacked from the show earlier this month after allegations he had used the N-word twice.

The BBC announced his contract would not be renewed following an upheld complaint. It comes after co-host Gregg Wallace was also sacked for sexual allegations made against him.

Now, all eyes are on the potential favourites who could replace Torode on the show – and a Wiltshire chef has made the list.

John Torode has left the show after allegations made against himJohn Torode has left the show after allegations made against him. (Image: PA) Wiltshire chef Tom Kerridge from Salisbury has previously appeared on TV shows MasterChef, Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu.

He’s also no stranger to presenting, having hosted How to Lose Weight For Good, Bake Off: Creme de la Creme, and Top of the Shop, all for the BBC.

Now, Kerridge has made the OLBG’s top 10 list of stars tipped to become the new judge of MasterChef.

The Wiltshire chef hasn’t just made his fame in the TV world, but has also worked at a variety of top British restaurants over the years.

He opened a Buckinghamshire pub named the Hand & Flowers with his wife in 2005, which gained a Michelin star within a year of opening.

In 2012, it became the first pub to win a second Michelin star.

Since then, Kerridge has successfully opened The Coach, The Butcher’s Tap, and his first London restaurant at the Corinthia Hotel.

Wiltshire chef Tom Kerridge has been picked as a favourite to join MasterChefWiltshire chef Tom Kerridge has been picked as a favourite to join MasterChef (Image: Tom Kerridge) Entertainment betting experts at OLBG have placed the Salisbury chef fifth on their list of stars predicted to take over from Torode.

Kerridge has placed behind Rylan Clark, Nadiya Hussain, Jamie Oliver and Fred Sirieix.

Despite being the only one without a culinary background, TV personality Rylan Clark is the current favourite, with an predicted probability of 33.3. per cent.

Other famous chefs such as James Martin and Gordon Ramsey have also made the list.

Jake Ashton, Entertainment Betting Expert at OLBG, said: “MasterChef is set for a shake-up and the departure of Gregg and John opens the door for a complete tone shift.

“Rylan is priced as favourite as he brings fun, familiarity and fanbase.”