Prue Leith believes Gregg Wallace should not lose his job as a MasterChef judge.

Renowned chef and Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith has shared her thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding MasterChef host Gregg Wallace. In an interview, she expressed her belief that Wallace should not be fired from the popular cooking series, despite his insensitivity and offensive behavior.

Wallace, who has been the face of MasterChef for the past 20 years, recently announced that he would be stepping aside from the show. This decision came after the BBC launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against him, including inappropriate sexual comments and groping of multiple women.

Since then, many individuals have come forward with their own encounters with Wallace, prompting him to claim that the complaints were coming from a specific demographic. Dame Prue, who is 84 years old, also weighed in on the matter, stating that she is a firm believer in due process and that Wallace should stay off social media as he continues to dig himself into a deeper hole with his insensitive comments.

However, she also acknowledged that Wallace's behavior may have crossed the line, but does not believe that he should be cancelled or lose his job over it. She added that the real tragedy in this situation is that Wallace may not even realize the extent of his actions or understand why they are wrong.

Speaking to Times Radio, Dame Prue also shared her views on the role of TV executives in handling such situations. She believes that they should be tough with their presenters and make it clear what the rules are. She also stated that no one is irreplaceable and it would be foolish for talent to become arrogant and think they are above being sacked.

The next season of MasterChef has already been filmed, with Irish chef Anna Haugh stepping in to replace Wallace for the final few episodes. Despite Wallace's departure, the show will continue for at least another four years. His co-host John Torode released a statement saying he will continue to be a part of the show and expressing his hope that all participants have a positive experience.

Although the future of the show is yet to be decided by the BBC, an insider has revealed that Wallace will likely be edited out of the upcoming season. However, producers have stated that the show is still salvageable as the judges' critiques were filmed separately.

Wallace's lawyers have denied the allegations against him, and the producers have stated that he is cooperating with the external review. If you have a story to share about this or any other celebrity news, please reach out to our entertainment team via email, phone, or our website. We would love to hear from you.

[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]