December 14th 2024.
After two decades of being a judge on MasterChef, Gregg Wallace has come to the realization that his time on the show has come to an end. This comes amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the 60-year-old TV presenter. The BBC announced earlier this month that Wallace would be stepping aside while the investigation takes place.
The allegations against Wallace include making inappropriate sexual comments and gestures towards several women, as well as groping three individuals in separate incidents. These claims have been made by a total of 13 people over a period of 17 years. Wallace and his lawyers have vehemently denied these allegations, stating that he does not engage in any behavior of a sexually harassing nature.
Despite his denial, it has been reported that Wallace is expecting to be sacked from the show regardless. According to a source close to him, he has accepted that he has lost everything and that his time on MasterChef is over. He has fought to clear his name, but has ultimately come to terms with the fact that he will have to step aside.
Wallace has been under immense pressure since the allegations were made public, but he has remained steadfast in his defense. He has maintained that any jokes he made were just that – jokes – and that he never intended to cause any harm or offense. However, it seems that he has now reached a point where he is accepting the reality of the situation.
Despite stepping down from the show, it has been reported that MasterChef will continue for at least another four years. However, Wallace's presence in upcoming episodes is set to be erased, with talks of a potential replacement already circulating. The BBC has stated that the future of the show will be decided once the investigation has concluded. In the meantime, the production team has found a way to salvage the remaining episodes by filming Wallace and his co-judge John Torode's critiques separately.
Torode, who has been working with Wallace on the show since it began in 2005, has released a statement saying that he will not comment on the allegations while the investigation is ongoing. He has expressed his love for being a part of MasterChef and has stated that he will continue to be involved with the show.
Despite their professional relationship, Torode has previously stated that he and Wallace are not close friends. The two may have their differences, but their partnership on the show has been a successful one. As for Wallace, he has yet to comment on the allegations and the investigation. Requests for comment from his representatives have been made, but no response has been given. If you have any further information on this story, please get in touch with our entertainment team.
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