December 1st 2024.
In a recent Instagram video, Gregg Wallace has finally spoken out about the allegations that have been circulating against him. The renowned MasterChef judge, who has been a staple on the BBC programme for 20 years, has temporarily stepped away from his role as historical accusations have surfaced and are currently under investigation. These allegations include claims of inappropriate sexual comments and behavior towards female production staff. As reported by BBC News, a letter was sent to his representatives earlier this week outlining the allegations made by 13 individuals spanning over a 17-year period.
Wallace, who has worked with over 4,000 contestants of all ages and backgrounds throughout his time on MasterChef, has expressed his disappointment and shock at the accusations. In his statement, he addressed the fact that the majority of the complaints seem to come from "middle-class women of a certain age," specifically from his time on Celebrity MasterChef. He firmly stated that this does not align with his experiences and interactions with the thousands of contestants he has worked with over the years.
In a follow-up video, Wallace posed a thought-provoking question regarding the sheer number of female contestants who have appeared on the show over the past 20 years. He asked viewers to consider how many of these women may have made sexual remarks or innuendos during their time on the show. This further emphasizes his disbelief and confusion surrounding the allegations made against him.
The allegations against Wallace have also included claims of him making inappropriate sexual jokes and even groping three women. These claims have been made by well-known personalities such as Kirsty Wark, Ulrika Jonsson, and Katy Brand. Jonsson, who competed on Celebrity MasterChef in 2017, has stated that Wallace was forced to apologize after making a "rape joke" that caused another female contestant to become visibly upset. Wark, a former Newsnight presenter, has also come forward with her own experiences, claiming that Wallace often shared stories and jokes of a sexual nature in front of contestants and crew members.
Among those making allegations against Wallace is also Charlotte Crosby, who appeared on the most recent series of MasterChef. She described her time working with Wallace as "extremely unpleasant." These accusations have been strongly denied by Wallace's legal team, stating that he does not engage in any behavior of a sexually harassing nature.
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