Penny Lancaster Accuses Gregg Wallace of Bullying

Penny Lancaster has publicly alleged that she was both a 'witness' and 'victim' of bullying and harassment by Gregg Wallace during her appearance on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021. This revelation follows her husband Sir Rod Stewart's Instagram post, where he accused Wallace of humiliating Lancaster on set, leading to Wallace stepping down from the show amid an investigation into historical misconduct claims. Lancaster expressed shock upon discovering her husband's post and stated that many production team members also witnessed Wallace's alleged intimidation tactics. She emphasized the broader issue of women facing harassment from men in positions of power, highlighting the importance of speaking out to empower other victims. Wallace has denied the allegations, referring to them as unfounded and claims they stem from a 'handful of middle-class women of a certain age.' The BBC has stated it will not tolerate any behavior falling below acceptable standards, as the investigation continues.