MasterChef series filmed last year with Gregg Wallace and John Torode to air in August

The upcoming series was filmed last year before allegations against Gregg Wallace and John Torode were upheld

John Torode began presenting MasterChef alongside Gregg Wallace in 2005 (BBC/Shine TV)

An upcoming series of MasterChef which was filmed last year before allegations against Gregg Wallace and John Torode were upheld will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from August 6.

A decision on airing the celebrity series and Christmas special has not been decided, with plans to be confirmed later in the year, the BBC said.