Where is Gregg Wallace on Eat Well For Less?

EAT Well For Less returns to the BBC for its eighth season on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Fans of the show might be shocked to learn that Gregg Wallace won't be returning to appear alongside his co-host Chris Bavin.

Why did Gregg Wallace leave Eat Well For Less?

Since 2013, Gregg Wallace presented Eat Well for Less alongside co-star Chris Bavin.

But at the beginning of 2021, he announced he was stepping down, saying he was handing over the “knife and fork to someone else to continue helping people eat well”.

The TV star made the decision to quit the show due to his growing popularity which meant he became too busy.

Wallace still presents MasterChef and Celebrity MasterChef with John Torode, as well as taking charge of MasterChef: The Professionals.

He also fronted South Africa with Gregg Wallace on ITV, and Inside the Factory on BBC Two.

Who are the presenters of Eat Well For Less?

Jordan Banjo

British street dancer, Jordan Banjo takes over hosting duties from Gregg Wallace.

The 29-year-old is a current member of the dance troupe Diversity, who won the third series of Britain's Got Talent.

He and fellow Diversity star Perri Kiely co-host the KISS weekday breakfast show.

Speaking about becoming a host on the show, he said: “I’m super happy to be part of the team for Eat Well For Less? It’s so important that we look after ourselves and the planet, and I’m 100 percent ready to do my bit to help get the nation eating well and shopping well.”

Chris Bavin

Christopher Bavin is a 42-year-old television presenter and fresh produce importer.

He is best known for co-presenting Britain's Best Home Cook, Eat Well for Less?, Britain in Bloom, and Food: Truth or Scare.

Speaking ahead of the eighth series of Eat Well for Less, he said: “Jordan’s a great addition to the Eat Well For Less? family and I can’t wait to join forces to show our audience that good food doesn’t have to cost the earth. I’m also looking forward to finding out how we can fine-tune our shopping habits to make sure they’re kinder to the planet in our exciting new series.”

When is Eat Well For Less back on the BBC?

Eat Well For Less series eight is set to premiere on BBC One on May 19, 2022 at 8 pm.

Each episode will air at the same time the following week.

Once an episode has aired, it will become available to watch via BCC iPlayer.