Gregg Wallace Faces Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is facing renewed scrutiny after allegations of inappropriate behavior, including claims he told 'rude jokes' on set, as reported by Lisa Faulkner, wife of his co-host John Torode. Faulkner recounted at the Cheltenham Literary Festival how Wallace would make inappropriate jokes while filming, describing his comments as a distraction. This follows previous allegations from a 2018 BBC investigation, where Wallace was accused of making sexual comments towards a younger female staff member and taking off his shirt during filming. Although Wallace acknowledged the investigation, he denied any sexual intent behind his comments and claimed they were misinterpreted. The BBC has since initiated a review of its workplace culture in light of these incidents. Wallace's future on MasterChef may be at risk as discussions about inappropriate behavior within the network continue.