BBC Sacks MasterChef Gregg Wallace After Misconduct Probe Upholds Over Half Allegations
BBC Sacks MasterChef Gregg Wallace After Misconduct Probe Upholds Over Half Allegations

BBC Sacks MasterChef Gregg Wallace After Misconduct Probe Upholds Over Half Allegations

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Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef host, was sacked by the BBC following a nine-month investigation that upheld 43 out of 85 allegations of misconduct against him, including unwanted physical contact. Wallace criticized the BBC and claimed that his neurodiversity had been overlooked, while apologizing for any distress caused, attributing some misunderstandings to changes in his behaviour since 2018. ITV host Lorraine Kelly condemned Wallace's behaviour as "very strange" and "inappropriate," especially given that he has a young son with autism, and questioned Wallace's public statements defending himself. Kelly and guest Nicola Thorp also called for systemic change in the entertainment industry, advocating for centralized reporting systems and accountability for executive producers rather than just individual presenters. The BBC and production company Banijay UK stated they have no plans to work with Wallace in the future, emphasizing the untenability of his return to MasterChef. Wallace warned that his case was indicative of broader risks for working-class men with direct manners in modern broadcasting, suggesting more cancellations could follow if the BBC prioritizes protecting its legacy over people.

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