December 5th 2024.
Ten years ago, there were complaints made about Gregg Wallace's behavior on the popular show Strictly Come Dancing. Despite these complaints, the BBC allowed him to continue competing. However, last week it was announced that the network was investigating historical allegations of misconduct against him. This led to Wallace stepping down from the show, where he had been a presenter for 60 years.
A total of 13 people who had worked with Wallace over the years came forward with allegations of inappropriate comments, while three women also accused him of groping them on and off set. It was also revealed that during his time on Strictly in 2014, there were complaints made about his behavior. Despite this, he was still allowed to compete. According to sources, the situation was made clear to the show's staff and meetings were held with bosses, but Wallace was still allowed to stay on the show. However, he was eliminated in the second week of the competition.
One insider stated that Wallace's behavior created a tense and uncomfortable atmosphere backstage, and questioned why he was allowed to stay on the show. The BBC has stated that they take any issues raised seriously and have processes in place to address them. They also made it clear that they do not tolerate any behavior that falls below their standards.
During his time on Strictly, Wallace was paired with dancer Aliona Vilani, who is now 40. She left the show in 2015 after winning the season with The Wanted singer Jay McGuiness. In a recent interview, Wallace expressed his dislike for his experience on the show and claimed that his dance partner did not like him. This was supported by Aliona sharing over 60 comments from fans who believed she deserved a better partner.
Representatives for Wallace have been contacted for comment. It seems that the BBC is facing many questions regarding their decision to allow Wallace to stay on the show despite the complaints. If you have a story to share about this topic, you can get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page.
In other news, John Torode, Wallace's co-star on MasterChef, has finally addressed the allegations against him, stating that they were "awful." The BBC has also pulled an episode of Celebrity MasterChef due to the allegations against Wallace. And in a shocking revelation, a 90s ITV legend claims to have quit TV after a negative experience with Wallace. It seems that the allegations against him have had a significant impact on both his personal and professional life.
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