Wallace apologizes for his comments blaming middle-class women for backlash.

Next up, let's talk about the recent controversy surrounding Gregg Wallace. In case you missed it, the MasterChef judge found himself in hot water after making a post about 'middle-aged women' that sparked allegations of misconduct. In a recent video posted on his Instagram Story, Wallace issued a public apology, explaining that he was under a lot of stress at the time of his post.

"I just want to apologize to anyone who was offended by my post yesterday and to those who may have been upset," Wallace began. "I wasn't in a good place when I made that post. I've been dealing with a lot of stress and emotions, and in that moment, I felt very alone and under attack. It's clear to me now that I need to take a step back and take some time for myself while this investigation is ongoing."

Last week, it was revealed that Wallace, who is 60 years old, was facing allegations of misconduct dating back 17 years. These allegations have prompted an investigation by Banijay UK, the production company behind MasterChef, and the BBC has stated that they take these matters seriously.

According to BBC News, 13 individuals have come forward with complaints about Wallace's behavior during his time working on various shows. These complaints allege that he made inappropriate sexual comments, mimicked sex acts, and even walked around the studio naked on occasion. Wallace's lawyers have denied these claims, stating that they are "entirely false" and that he does not engage in any behavior of a sexually harassing nature.

Over the weekend, Wallace took to social media once again to address the allegations, claiming that they were coming from a "handful of middle-class women of a certain age." He also pointed out that in his 20 years of hosting MasterChef, he has worked with over 4,000 contestants from various backgrounds and walks of life.

"It's been reported that there have been 13 complaints during that time," Wallace stated. "But when you think about it, with all the female contestants I've worked with, can you imagine how many of them have made sexual remarks or innuendos? This just doesn't add up."

In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for the BBC stated that they have robust processes in place to address any issues that may arise. They also stressed that any behavior that falls below their standards will not be tolerated. Banijay UK also released a statement, expressing their commitment to conducting an immediate and impartial review of the allegations.

As a result of this review, Wallace has decided to step away from his role on MasterChef and has pledged to fully cooperate with the investigation. Banijay UK has emphasized their duty of care to their staff and stated that they have clear expectations for behavior on set, with multiple ways for concerns to be raised.

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