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Gregg Wallace resigns from MasterChef over ‘allegations’

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Gregg Wallace resigns from MasterChef over ‘allegations’

A lawsuit was filed against 13 people

reported today Greg Wallace He stopped presenting MasterChef as the BBC conducted an investigation into “historic allegations”. Previously, allegations of inappropriate sexual comments were made about the presenter.

Wallace is said to have “co-operated” as the BBC investigated, but said the allegations were “completely false”. The allegations were made by 13 people who worked with him on various programs over 17 years.

BBC News reportedly He sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives on Tuesday explaining the allegations. Wallace’s lawyers said, “It is completely wrong for him to engage in sexually harassing behavior.”

So what do we know about the allegations made against Gregg Wallace so far?

Gregg Wallace MasterChef claims

The allegations against Gregg Wallace came from 13 people he worked with on different programs over 17 years. The allegations cover five shows from 2005 to 2022. The allegations say Wallace made “sexualized” jokes, spoke openly about his sex life, and one allegation says Wallace took his top off in front of a female colleague.

It was stated that he told his female colleague that he wanted to “give her a fashion show” and that he did not wear boxers under his trousers.

Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, claimed she made “sexualised” jokes during filming. He claimed this happened in front of the cast and crew.

Gregg Wallace leaves MasterChef

Announcing the investigation, MasterChef production company Banijay UK said in a statement: “This week the BBC received complaints from individuals regarding past allegations of misconduct whilst working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our programmes.

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our showrunners or our parent company Banijay UK, we consider it appropriate to immediately conduct an external review to ensure a full and impartial investigation. While this review is ongoing, Gregg Wallace will step away from his role on MasterChef and will co-operate fully throughout the process.” will be determined to do it.

“Banijay UK’s duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations for behavior are clearly communicated to both cast and crew on all productions through a variety of means, including raising concerns anonymously and openly on set. “Although these are historical allegations, incidents brought to our attention in which these expectations are not met are being thoroughly investigated and dealt with accordingly.”

The statement added: “If anyone would like to speak to us or raise any issues or concerns, they can safely contact talkupbanijayuk.com.”

A BBC spokesman said: “We take any issues raised with us seriously and have robust processes in place to deal with them. We always make it clear that any behavior that falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.

“Where a person is contracted directly with an external production company, we share any complaints or concerns with that company and will always support them in addressing them.”

Gregg Wallace denied the allegations.

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