Richard Osman Apologizes for Defending Gregg Wallace

Richard Osman has publicly apologized for defending MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace amidst growing allegations of inappropriate behavior, including sexualized comments, from multiple women. Initially, Osman supported Wallace after he faced online mockery for a Daily Telegraph article that detailed his daily routine. However, following revelations that 13 women have come forward with allegations against Wallace, Osman expressed regret on his podcast, stating he had not been aware of any misconduct at the time of his defense. He acknowledged the importance of being cautious with such endorsements, saying, 'You must always be so careful.' Meanwhile, Wallace has denied the allegations and is temporarily stepping away from his role as an investigation by Banijay UK is underway. Wallace also issued an apology for his previous comments regarding the complaints, citing stress and emotional turmoil.