Gregg Wallace Faces Misconduct Allegations, Steps Down from MasterChef

The BBC and production company Banijay UK are investigating claims of inappropriate behavior, including bullying and sexual harassment.

Penny Lancaster, wife of Sir Rod Stewart, accused Gregg Wallace of bullying and harassment during her time on MasterChef in 2021, echoing claims from other individuals.
Wallace is also accused of sending inappropriate texts and voicemails to a young female reporter in 2009, with allegations describing his behavior as vulgar and suggestive.
The BBC has canceled pre-recorded Celebrity MasterChef holiday specials and initiated an investigation into Wallace's conduct, with the presenter cooperating through his legal team.
Wallace’s lawyer has denied all allegations, calling claims of sexual harassment entirely false, while former colleagues and accusers have detailed a pattern of inappropriate behavior over years.
Speculation is growing over who will replace Wallace on MasterChef, with names like James Martin, Lisa Faulkner, and Grace Dent among the frontrunners.