Gregg Wallace Faces Misconduct Allegations and Backlash

Gregg Wallace, the MasterChef host, is facing significant backlash after multiple sexual misconduct allegations surfaced, including claims from 13 individuals spanning 14 years. Wallace controversially dismissed his accusers as 'middle-class women of a certain age,' which intensified public outrage. His defense centered on his long career and the number of contestants he has worked with, suggesting the complaints were minimal in comparison. Critics, including former contestants and public figures, have condemned his remarks as tone-deaf and indicative of a larger cultural issue within the production environment. The BBC is now under scrutiny for its handling of these allegations, with calls for accountability regarding the treatment of complaints against male stars. Wallace has since apologized for his initial response but continues to deny any wrongdoing, asserting that he has never received complaints from staff on other shows he has hosted.