Gregg Wallace Resigns Amid BBC Misconduct Scrutiny

Gregg Wallace, the MasterChef host, has stepped down following allegations of inappropriate behavior spanning 17 years, including sexual remarks and harassment. Complaints, dating back as far as 2012, have been reported by former contestants and colleagues, including Ulrika Jonsson and Kirsty Wark, to BBC executives. Wallace's dismissive response, attributing the complaints to 'middle-class women of a certain age,' has sparked widespread backlash. The BBC faces scrutiny over its handling of the allegations, raising questions about its internal culture and prompting calls for greater accountability. Insiders suggest Wallace's behavior reflects broader cultural problems within the show. Despite denying the allegations, Wallace has been dropped as a patron by Ambitious about Autism, a charity linked to him through his autistic son.