Investigation Upholds 45 Allegations Against Ex-MasterChef Host Gregg Wallace

A seven-month investigation into Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef presenter, substantiated 45 of 83 allegations against him, including inappropriate sexual language, humor, and one incident of unwanted physical contact. The report, commissioned by MasterChef producers Banijay and overseen by law firm Lewis Silkin, found most incidents occurred between 2005 and 2018 and concluded that Wallace's return to MasterChef was untenable. Wallace admitted to using inappropriate language but denied the most serious accusations. The BBC and Banijay acknowledged missed opportunities to address Wallace's behavior and apologized to those affected, confirming Wallace will not work with them again. The investigation also found two substantiated complaints of inappropriate language against other unnamed MasterChef figures. Wallace's recent autism diagnosis and his comments linking it to his conduct have been criticized, with disability advocates rejecting autism as an excuse for inappropriate behavior.