BBC Drops MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace
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MasterChef' producer Banijay UK hired a full-time welfare specialist to support presenter Gregg Wallace as he faced misconduct allegations.
"We welcome the publication of the findings by Lewis Silkin, following the investigation into the conduct of Gregg Wallace. In light of these findings, Banijay UK and the BBC have agreed Mr Wallace’s return to MasterChef is untenable. The BBC has informed Mr Wallace we have no plans to work with him in future.
Here are some of the key findings of the investigation: Of the 83 allegations against Gregg Wallace, 45 were substantiated — mostly involving inappropriate sexual language and humour. Of the substantiated claims, some related to other inappropriate language, being in a state of undress, and one case of unwanted physical contact.
JOHN Torode has been sacked from MasterChef over a racist remark. BBC bosses axed the TV host, 59, and slammed his use of an “extremely offensive” term. It comes as a report
The findings of an investigation into a string of allegations have been published.
Lisa Faulkner shared an insight into John Torode and Gregg Wallace's friendship in August 2024, before their iconic partnership on MasterChef came to an end
Gregg Wallace was addressed by 'MasterChef' producer Banijay UK boss Patrick Holland hours after a BBC News report with more allegations.
D: Gregg Wallace’s co-host John Torode has been fired from BBC’s “MasterChef” following an investigation that substantiated an allegation he used racist language in the workplace, marking the second major dismissal to emerge from the comprehensive probe into the show’s culture.
The BBC has released its annual list of some of its stars' salaries today, however, MasterChef duo, Gregg Wallace and former co-host, John Torode's are not included