December 6th 2024.
Anita Rani made a statement with her outfit as she arrived at the Sky Women in Film and TV Awards. The well-known radio broadcaster, who is 47 years old, took a subtle jab at Gregg Wallace with her choice of attire. As allegations of misconduct against the MasterChef star are being investigated, Rani wore a slogan T-shirt dress that read "Middle class woman of a certain age" in bold pink letters. She paired the dress with a blazer that she held open to make sure the message was clearly visible. Completing her look, Rani wore a patterned pair of tights and matching heels for the prestigious event held at London's Hilton Park Lane. The ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of women in both on and off-screen roles.
This shirt was a direct reference to comments made by Wallace himself, as he addressed the accusations made against him by former co-stars and colleagues. In a video posted on his Instagram page, the 60-year-old presenter referred to the complaints as coming from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age." This sparked even more backlash from the public and celebrities.
Rani, who has been vocal about the issue, shared a quote this week that was originally said by writer Stella Duffy. The quote reads, "It's important to remember that middle-class women of a certain age grew up as working-class girls who were and are, fierce as f**k. With long memories." Rani added in her caption, "Can't take the credit for this one. It's taken from @stellduffy But I like the cut of her jib."
After receiving criticism for his initial response, Wallace issued an apology, stating that his words were "inappropriate" and caused offense to many people. He explained that he was not in a good state of mind when he made the post, as he was under a lot of stress. Wallace also announced that he will be taking time off while the investigation into the allegations is ongoing.
The allegations against Wallace, which span over a 17-year period, have been denied by his lawyers. They stated that the claims are "entirely false" and that their client has not engaged in any sexually harassing behavior. However, the BBC reported that 13 individuals have come forward with their experiences, leading to Wallace stepping down from his role on the popular cooking show and having the historical complaints externally reviewed by producer Banijay UK.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, it has been confirmed that the Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off special will not air. This decision was made due to the "current circumstances." A spokesperson for the BBC stated that they take all issues seriously and have strict protocols in place to address them. They also mentioned that they will support any external production companies when addressing complaints or concerns.
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