Gregg Wallace - latest: Masterchef host issues statement amid alleged misconduct

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Gregg Wallace speaks out following his decision to withdraw from MasterChef due to allegations of misconduct.

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Gregg Wallace, the host of BBC's Masterchef, expressed his gratitude to fans for their "support" after he announced his departure from the show amid accusations of making inappropriate sexual remarks over several years.

Mr. Wallace stepped down from the BBC program on Thursday following allegations from 13 individuals who collaborated with him on various projects over the span of 17 years.

One of the individuals making accusations is Kirsty Wark, a former presenter of BBC Newsnight. She alleged that during the filming of a Celebrity Masterchef episode in 2011, Wallace made inappropriate jokes with sexual themes.

Sir Rod Stewart has also claimed that Wallace “humiliated” his wife, Penny Lancaster, during her time on Celebrity MasterChef.

In response to the claims made in a social media video, Wallace expressed gratitude, stating, “I appreciate everyone who has reached out and offered their support. It means a lot to me, so thank you very much.”

According to an investigation by BBC News, the 60-year-old is said to have discussed his sexual experiences candidly and reportedly informed a younger female colleague that he wasn't wearing any underwear beneath his jeans.

The Independent has reached out to Wallace's team for a response. A spokesperson for the BBC stated that "any conduct that does not meet the standards set by the BBC will not be accepted."

Rod Stewart Labels Gregg Wallace A 'Bully'

Sir Rod Stewart has criticized Gregg Wallace, calling him a "bully" for supposedly “shaming” his wife during her time on MasterChef.

The musician's statements come in the wake of news that Wallace has withdrawn from the BBC cooking competition due to accusations of making inappropriate sexual remarks over a number of years.

Following the announcement that the BBC was looking into Wallace's actions, Stewart posted something in which he accused the host of being unkind to Penny Lancaster during her appearance on the show in 2021.

Jacob Stolworthy, November 29, 2024, 08:15 AM

Gregg Wallace Speaks Out After MasterChef Leave

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Wallace Collaborating Fully With Production Review

Gregg Wallace is dedicated to completely collaborating with an external assessment conducted by Banijay UK, the company that produces MasterChef.

The company issued a statement saying: "This week, the BBC received complaints from people regarding past allegations of inappropriate behavior involving presenter Gregg Wallace during one of our programs."

Although these individuals have not brought their concerns directly to our show producers or our parent company Banijay UK, we believe it is important to carry out a prompt and independent review to thoroughly and fairly look into the matter.

During this review, Gregg Wallace will be temporarily stepping back from his position on MasterChef and is dedicated to cooperating fully during this time.

At Banijay UK, taking care of our staff is a top priority. We make our expectations about behavior very clear to everyone involved in our productions, both cast and crew. We also provide several ways for team members to voice any concerns they may have, including options for doing so anonymously, and we ensure this information is well publicized on set.

"Although these claims are from the past, any incidents we hear about where these standards are not upheld are carefully looked into and dealt with in a proper manner."

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BBC: Poor Behavior Will Not Be Tolerated

A representative from the BBC stated, "We treat any concerns brought to our attention with the utmost seriousness, and we have strong procedures to address them."

"We want to make it clear that any actions that do not meet the BBC's expected standards will not be accepted."

"When someone is hired directly by an outside production company, we communicate any complaints or issues to that company, and we will always assist them in resolving these matters."

Alexander Butler November 29, 2024, 4:30 AM

"Gregg Wallace Quizzes Penny Lancaster On Rod Stewart"

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Meet Celebrity Chef Gregg Wallace

Mr. Wallace, 60, is renowned for co-hosting MasterChef with John Torode since 2005, along with its variations like Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals.

He hosted the BBC program Saturday Kitchen when it first aired in 2002 and has appeared on other shows like Eat Well For Less, Inside The Factory, Turn Back Time, Harvest, and Supermarket Secrets.

He was awarded an MBE during the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2022 for his contributions to food and charitable work. Mr. Wallace competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, where he partnered with Aliona Vilani.

He has two kids, Tom and Libby, from a previous relationship. In 2016, he tied the knot with Anne-Marie Sterpini, and together they welcomed a son named Sid.

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Kirsty Wark: Wallace Told Sexualized Jokes

Kirsty Wark, the former presenter of BBC Newsnight, has alleged that Mr. Wallace made inappropriate, sexual jokes while they were filming a Celebrity Masterchef episode back in 2011.

"She mentioned that there were two specific instances when he spoke in a sexual manner in front of several people, and it’s not like anyone responded to it."

“It felt like there was no two-way interaction at all. However, I sensed some unease among the people, which honestly caught me by surprise.”

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Rod Stewart Calls Gregg Wallace 'Rude Bully'

Sir Rod Stewart has called out MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace for humiliating his wife, who was brought to tears during an episode of his show three years back.

Sir Rod referred to Mr. Wallace, who is 60 years old, as a “overweight, bald, rude bully” after Penny Lancaster appeared on a show where the celebrity chef declined to eat her meal in 2021.

In a post on Instagram, Sir Rod expressed his thoughts by stating, "Gregg Wallace has been let go from Masterchef. It's about time, Wallace."

"You embarrassed my wife while she was on the show, but I see you edited that part out, didn’t you?"

"You’re a heavyset, bald bully with poor manners. What goes around comes around. Best, Rod Stewart."

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What Allegations Is Wallace Facing?

Mr. Wallace has resigned from Masterchef following accusations of making inappropriate sexual remarks by 13 individuals who collaborated with him on various programs over the past 17 years.

One of the individuals making accusations is former BBC Newsnight host Kirsty Wark, who alleged that Mr. Wallace made "sexualized" jokes while they were filming an episode of Celebrity MasterChef in 2011.

"She mentioned that there were two specific instances when he used sexual language in front of a group of people, but nobody seemed to respond to it."

Mr. Wallace reportedly discussed his personal life freely and even mentioned to a junior female coworker that he wasn't wearing any underwear beneath his jeans, as stated in the BBC News investigation.

The Independent has reached out to Mr. Wallace's team for their response. A spokesperson from the BBC stated that "any actions that do not meet the standards we expect at the BBC will not be accepted."

Alexander Butler, 28th November 2024, 11:30 PM

Ulrika Jonsson Accuses Gregg Wallace Of Misconduct

Swedish TV star Ulrika Jonsson has stated that Gregg Wallace had to issue an apology after he made an unsuitable comment while filming an episode of Celebrity MasterChef.

Ms. Jonsson, one of the participants on the popular show, revealed that another female contestant became quite upset after the host reportedly made a "joke."

After the contestant left the set, Ms. Jonsson mentioned that when she went after her to understand what had occurred, she was informed that Mr. Wallace had made the inappropriate comment.

She went on to say that Gregg Wallace had made an inappropriate comment, Jonsson claimed. "She was very upset about it."

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