Gregg Wallace Faces Allegations from 13 Women

Gregg Wallace, a long-time presenter of MasterChef, is facing allegations of sexual harassment from 13 women, which has led him to step back from the show amid an ongoing BBC investigation. Reports indicate that Wallace has stopped using his legal team and crisis-publicity services, resigning to the possibility of being sacked. Despite the allegations, Wallace's colleagues, including MasterChef: The Professionals winner Dan Merriman and TV chef Ainsley Harriott, have expressed support for him, describing him as supportive and encouraging. Wallace denies the accusations through his legal representatives, asserting he does not engage in sexually harassing behavior. The BBC plans to continue broadcasting MasterChef episodes while the investigation is underway, as Wallace has already filmed the final episodes before the allegations surfaced. The situation has created uncertainty for the show's future and Wallace's career as both the BBC and production company Banijay UK navigate the fallout.