Gregg Wallace Faces Bullying Allegations

Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role on MasterChef following allegations of inappropriate sexual remarks from 13 individuals, including former Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark. He has denied these accusations and stated his commitment to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Sir Rod Stewart has publicly condemned Wallace, referring to him as a 'tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully' and criticizing him for allegedly humiliating his wife, Penny Lancaster, during her appearance on the show. A clip featuring a tense moment between Wallace and Lancaster, where he criticizes her homemade tartare sauce, has resurfaced in the wake of these allegations. Despite the awkward exchange, Lancaster later received praise for her other dishes on the show. The situation has sparked significant media attention and discussions surrounding workplace conduct in the entertainment industry.