Overview

• An independent Lewis Silkin investigation upheld 45 of 83 allegations against Wallace, citing mostly inappropriate sexual language and humour plus instances of undress and one case of unwelcome physical contact.
• The report found that 94 percent of substantiated claims occurred between 2005 and 2018, with only one complaint upheld from after 2018.
• The BBC has permanently severed ties with Wallace and confirmed it has no plans to work with him again.
• Banijay UK described Wallace’s return to MasterChef as untenable in light of the inquiry’s findings.
• The BBC is weighing whether to air a completed 2024 season and has asked Banijay UK to address two additional substantiated allegations against other individuals.