November 28th 2024.
Gregg Wallace, a well-known television personality, has been caught up in some controversy recently. The BBC has received complaints about his behavior from people who have worked with him in the past. As a result, the broadcaster has launched an investigation into these allegations and Wallace has made the decision to step away from his role as a presenter on the popular show MasterChef.
The BBC is taking these complaints very seriously, and Wallace has stated that he is fully committed to cooperating with the investigation. He will not be appearing on MasterChef while the investigation is ongoing. The production company behind the show, Banijay, has also launched their own investigation to ensure the claims are thoroughly and impartially looked into.
Despite the investigation, episodes of MasterChef featuring Wallace will continue to air as planned. However, this is not the first time Wallace has faced allegations of misconduct. Just last month, he denied making sexual comments to a female staff member while working on another BBC show, Impossible Celebrities. He has also faced accusations of being rude and making derogatory comments to staff on the show Inside The Factory, which resulted in him stepping down from his presenting role.
Wallace has addressed these claims and has maintained his innocence, stating that his comments were not sexual in nature and that he did not intend to offend anyone. The BBC has also confirmed that they had previously investigated the allegations six years ago and found no evidence of misconduct.
Today, it was revealed that Banijay is carrying out a robust investigation into Wallace's conduct and the BBC has stated that they have strict processes in place to deal with any issues that may arise. They have also made it clear that they will not tolerate any behavior that falls below their expected standards.
Banijay has also released a statement, saying that while they did not receive any complaints directly, they are launching an external review to investigate the allegations that have been raised to the BBC. They have emphasized their commitment to the well-being of their staff and have encouraged anyone with concerns to come forward and speak up.
Wallace has been a fixture on MasterChef for almost 20 years and has also presented other popular shows such as Celebrity MasterChef, Eat Well For Less, and Saturday Kitchen. He has even been recognized for his contributions to the food industry and charity work by receiving an honor from the Queen.
In light of these recent events, Wallace has decided to take a step back from his presenting role on MasterChef while the investigation is ongoing. He has been married to his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini since 2016 and they have a son together. He also has two children from a previous relationship.
Metro has reached out to Wallace's representative and the BBC for comment on this situation. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigations will be, but it is clear that everyone involved is taking these allegations seriously and is committed to addressing them appropriately.
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