Gregg Wallace's MasterChef Exit: What Went Wrong?
United KingdomMon Jul 14 2025
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Gregg Wallace, a familiar face on the BBC's "MasterChef, " is no longer part of the show. This decision comes after a serious report found that many claims of misconduct against him were true. The report, done by a law firm, looked into 83 complaints from his time on the show, between 2005 and 2018. Out of these, 45 were confirmed to be valid. Most of these involved inappropriate sexual comments and jokes, with one case of unwanted physical contact.
Wallace, who is 60 years old, stopped hosting "MasterChef" last year when these allegations came to light. The BBC has been criticized for not acting sooner, as some complaints dated back many years. The broadcaster said it was sorry and that Wallace would not be returning to the show. They also said they would not work with him in the future.
The report also pointed out that there was not enough training or clear rules for reporting such behavior. Many workers on the show were freelancers, which made it harder for them to speak up. Wallace has denied all the claims. He has said that the complaints came from a small group of women and that he was judged unfairly. He also said he would not accept being "cancelled" without a fair process.
"MasterChef" is one of the BBC's most popular shows. It has been running for many years and has versions in other countries, like "MasterChef Australia. " The BBC has said it will learn from this and improve how it handles such issues in the future.
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