🎙️ PR MELTDOWN: John Torode Sacked, Gregg Wallace Fallout, & Salt Path Scandal | The Rest Is PR – Part One

In Part One of this week’s explosive PR Meltdown Double Header, Jacki and Lyle dig into two of the biggest public relations scandals dominating the headlines right now — and what they reveal about crisis management, media backlash, and public trust.

👨‍🍳 MasterChef in Crisis

The beloved cooking show is under serious fire. First, Gregg Wallace made his controversial exit. Now, John Torode has been officially sacked following an upheld allegation of racist language used on set.

Jacki and Lyle break down:

• What this means for MasterChef as a brand
• Why Jacki believes Torode's future may still be brighter than Wallace’s
• The behind-the-scenes PR manoeuvres likely happening at the BBC
• And how shows survive when public trust erodes

📚 The Salt Path Controversy

Bestselling author Raynor Winn is facing major scrutiny after key claims in her memoir The Salt Path were found to be untrue.

Now? Retailers are issuing refunds, readers feel betrayed, and the publishing world is having a reckoning.

We discuss:

• The risks of selling “authentic” personal stories in a PR-first world
• Whether Winn’s credibility can be salvaged
• And what this scandal says about fact vs. feeling in memoir writing

🎧 Whether you're in PR, publishing, or just love a juicy media breakdown, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Hit Follow on Spotify, Amazon Music or Apple Podcasts to catch Part Two, where Jacki and Lyle cover even more drama — including the Red Bull Racing shake-up and Royal leaks between Prince Harry and King Charles.

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