December 2nd 2024.
Recent reports have brought to light some past comments made by MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace. These comments, which he made in the past, have resurfaced amidst current allegations that have been made against him. As a result, the 60-year-old has had to temporarily step away from his role on the popular BBC program while an investigation takes place.
Wallace has been accused of making inappropriate sexual jokes on set, asking for the phone numbers of female members of production staff, and behaving in a way that made women feel uncomfortable. It is also alleged that he mimicked sexual acts and walked around the studio in a state of undress. These claims have been made by over 13 people across various shows over a period of 17 years.
Naturally, Wallace has vehemently denied these allegations. In response, he stated that they were made by middle-class women of a certain age, which caused further backlash from public figures such as Ulrika Jonsson and Kirstie Allsopp. Along with these allegations, some of Wallace's past comments have also resurfaced, including his statement about deserving a statue in London for "saving the nation" and controversial remarks he made about parenting. In addition, his admission of being a "hooligan" has also been brought to light.
Wallace, who hails from Peckham and left school at the age of 14, used to work as a greengrocer before starting his career in the fruit and vegetable market in Covent Garden. In a previous interview with men's magazine Zoo, he referred to himself as a "Millwall hooligan." He explained that at the time, the football club had a fierce reputation, and many people were capable of causing trouble. He also admitted to being arrested for assault at the age of 20, but stated that his days of causing trouble are long behind him.
Despite his past, Wallace has had a successful broadcasting career, presenting various shows over the years such as Veg Talk on BBC Radio 4, Saturday Kitchen, Eat Well For Less?, Inside The Factory, Turn Back Time, Harvest, and Supermarket Secrets. He even participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, although he was the first to be eliminated along with his dance partner Aliona Vilani. He has also hosted Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals, and regularly writes for food magazines.
In recent years, Wallace has been open about his journey towards a healthier lifestyle and even launched a weight-loss and health website called ShowMe.Fit, as well as a podcast called A Piece Of Cake. In 2017, he revealed that his doctor warned him about his high cholesterol and the risk of a heart attack if he didn't make changes. He has two children from a previous relationship and a young son with his fourth wife, Anne-Marie Sterpini, whom he met on Twitter in 2013. He has a 20-year age gap with his wife and has shared that he appreciates the platform of Twitter for its ability to connect with people without the pressure of a dating site.
In 2022, Wallace was honored with an MBE for his contributions to food and charity. He expressed immense pride and gratitude for this recognition, stating that it was like a fairytale story to go from growing up on a council estate in Peckham to being recognized by the Queen.
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