December 2nd 2024.
On tonight's episode of The One Show, comedian Jack Whitehall left the hosts speechless with his series of jabs directed at MasterChef host Gregg Wallace. Jack, who was promoting his latest holiday special, Jack In Time for Christmas, couldn't resist poking fun at Wallace, who has recently been accused of groping three women amid an investigation into claims of misconduct.
During his interview with presenters Roman Kemp and Alex Jones, Jack talked about having Christmas crooner Michael Buble in his film, saying it gave him the chance to appeal to a different audience. He then described this new demographic as "middle-class women of a certain age" who are often overlooked but whom he loves. This remark was a direct reference to Wallace's recent controversial comment where he dismissed his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age."
Alex, who had attempted to laugh off Jack's first joke, tried to move on from the topic. But Jack continued to make jokes at Wallace's expense throughout the episode. He even disrupted an interview with Bollywood stars Amir Khan and Kiran Rao to make another quip about "middle-class lost ladies of a certain age."
The audience had mixed reactions to Jack's jokes, with some unimpressed by his attempts to stay topical. Viewers took to social media to express their thoughts, with some finding his jokes funny and others finding them cringeworthy.
Meanwhile, Wallace has issued an apology for his controversial comment, stating that he was under a lot of stress when he made it. He also announced that he will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef while the investigation is underway. This news comes after it was reported that Wallace is facing historical accusations of misconduct, with 13 people coming forward with allegations spanning a 17-year period.
Banijay UK, the production company behind MasterChef, has launched an external review to investigate the allegations. They have also stated that they take the well-being of their staff seriously and have clear expectations of behavior on set. Any incidents that do not meet these expectations are thoroughly investigated and addressed.
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