US EditionRaft of New Claims Against Gregg Wallace Emerge as He Is 'Sacked' by BBC After ...
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 8 – Over 50 allegations of sexual misconduct against Gregg Wallace led to his dismissal after an independent inquiry by MasterChef's production company, Banijay, found evidence of inappropriate behaviour.
- Gregg Wallace was dismissed from the BBC's MasterChef in July 2025 amid an inquiry into multiple allegations of misconduct spanning 17 years.
- The inquiry, led by law firm Lewis Silkin on behalf of production company Banijay UK, followed more than 50 new accusations including groping and inappropriate touching.
- Accusers include young female freelancers who feared career repercussions, and claims also describe incidents of Wallace pulling down his trousers and making sexual comments.
- Wallace denied wrongdoing, accused BBC News of peddling baseless gossip, and said he was cleared of the most serious allegations by the Silkin report, while acknowledging some inappropriate language.
- Banijay's executive chair Patrick Holland emphasized the need for cultural change in production to protect junior staff and confirmed the investigation's executive summary would be published soon.
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Gregg Wallace launches scathing attack on the BBC as he vows 'won't be cancelled' amid fresh allegations
Gregg Wallace issued a blistering attack on the BBC after it emerged 50 further allegations of misconduct had been made, with the TV chef officially axed from presenting MasterChef
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