Following the decision that, regrettably, next year’s event could not be held in Ukraine for safety and security reasons, the EBU explored several options with the winning broadcaster.
The BBC has plans to stop airing CBBC and BBC Four as traditional broadcast channels, as it aims to “build a digital-first BBC,” the company’s Director-General, Tim Davie, declared.
The BBC and “MasterChef” producer, Shine TV, have agreed a multi-series deal, which sees the production of the show move out of London for the first time since 2001, and a commitment to “MasterChef” titles on the BBC for six years.