Marcus Wareing has explained why he withdrew from a BBC cooking programme produced by Gordon Ramsay’s company
The MasterChef: The Professionals judge said he ultimately felt he was not the right person to present the show, despite their reconciliation after a 16-year feud
Wareing said Ramsay responded kindly when he shared his decision, easing fears that their old tensions might return
The chefs previously worked together at Pétrus before a dispute over its future ended their partnership
They repaired their relationship in 2025, but Wareing has since left restaurant work while remaining on MasterChef.