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Gregg Wallace Presses BBC Legal Fight Over Data as Corporation Rejects Damages Claim

His case follows an independent review that upheld dozens of complaints about his conduct on MasterChef.

Overview

  • Wallace says his lawyers view his situation as a “terrible injustice” as he seeks unredacted BBC records and up to £10,000 in damages.
  • The BBC has filed a High Court defence denying he suffered distress and arguing he is not entitled to any damages or other relief.
  • The Lewis Silkin review upheld more than 40 allegations about Wallace’s behaviour, including unwelcome physical contact, three instances of being in a state of undress, and inappropriate sexual language.
  • Wallace, who disclosed an autism diagnosis in 2025, argues the diagnosis is relevant to the findings and is considering a separate claim focused on that issue.
  • Neurodiversity advocates say autism does not excuse misconduct, and Ambitious About Autism has ended its association with Wallace.