MasterChef's Gregg Wallace Faces Misconduct Allegations and Industry Fallout

The BBC and production company Banijay UK launch investigations as multiple women accuse Wallace of sexual harassment over a 17-year period.

Gregg Wallace, long-time co-host of MasterChef, has stepped away from the show following allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by at least 13 individuals spanning nearly two decades.
Shannon Kyle, Wallace's 2012 memoir ghostwriter, accused him of exposing himself, making sexualized comments, and groping her during their collaboration; Wallace denies all allegations.
The BBC has pulled two pre-recorded MasterChef Christmas specials from its schedule, while Banijay UK, the show's production company, conducts an external investigation into Wallace's conduct.
John Torode, Wallace's co-host since 2005, expressed his distress over the allegations but confirmed he will continue with the program and supports the ongoing investigation.
The accusations have reignited concerns about workplace harassment in the television industry, with calls for greater accountability from broadcasters and production companies.