Wallace's latest statement follows a BBC News report that detailed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments made by 13 people who worked with him

Gregg Wallace, the host of the popular UK cooking show MasterChef, has addressed the allegations of inappropriate behavior against him. In his first statement since over a dozen women accused him of making sexualized comments and engaging in inappropriate actions,

NewsNight's Kirsty Wark has made allegations against Gregg Wallace, who has stepped away from MasterChef after the BBC received a series of complaints

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Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, said he told "sexualised" jokes during filming. Wallace's lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. Masterchef's production company Banijay UK has launched an investigation and said Wallace is co-operating.

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On the US side of the 2024 TV schedule, the world of the Gordon Ramsey reality competitions has seen a big format change on MasterChef signifying that the long-running institution is evolving. On a more unfortunate note,

If you could win an Olympic medal for causing offence, then 60-year-old Gregg Wallace would be on track for gold. Not only have thirteen women alleged that the MasterChef host made sexual comments in a professional context,

On Thursday, MasterChef's production company said Wallace is to step away from presenting the show while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Wallace's lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.

Kirsty Wark has accused Gregg Wallace of making "sexualised" jokes while filming for 'Celebrity MasterChef'. The 69-year-old journalist starred on the BBC show back in 2011, and she's accused Gregg of telling stories and making jokes of a “sexualised nature” in front of the contestants and crew Kirsty - who is best known for hosting 'Newsnight' - told the BBC: "There were two occasions in particular where he used sexualised language in front of a number of people and it wasn’t as if anyone engaged with this.