US EditionGregg Wallace Faces Backlash over Autism Defence
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 10 – Gregg Wallace alleges the BBC failed to accommodate his autism and is pursuing legal action after being dismissed amid 50 new misconduct claims spanning 2005 to 2018.
- Last week, Gregg Wallace announced plans to sue the BBC and MasterChef producers, alleging discrimination based on his autism following his dismissal.
- Following an independent probe by Lewis Silkin, commissioned by Banijay UK, over 50 people reported encounters leading to Wallace's stepping down and sacking.
- The investigation by Lewis Silkin reviewed over 50 claims, finding most involved inappropriate sexual comments, with 11 women alleging touching or groping.
- The BBC has not commented publicly, while disability charities reject autism as an excuse for misconduct, highlighting ongoing industry tensions.
- Wallace plans to sue the BBC and MasterChef producers for workplace discrimination based on his autism diagnosis, potentially setting a legal precedent in disability rights cases in the media industry.
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perspectivemedia.com‘Just over half’ of allegations against Gregg Wallace substantiated, report says
The external review was led by law firm Lewis Silkin.
·Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Gregg Wallace 'preparing legal action' over BBC MasterChef axe - Birmingham Live
It's believed the TV presenter has accused the BBC and MasterChef producers of discrimination - related to his recently diagnosed autism - following his dismissal from the popular cooking show
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Gregg Wallace 'to sue BBC's MasterChef over alleged autism discrimination' after axe - The Mirror
Former Masterchef host Gregg Wallace is reportedly set to take legal action against the BBC and MasterChef’s producers after being fired amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour - which he denies
·London, United Kingdom
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