Overview

• Lancaster told Sky News she felt ashamed by Wallace’s behaviour during her 2021 Celebrity MasterChef appearance and unsupported by producer Banijay UK.
• Banijay UK apologised to those affected and said reporting routes, behaviour protocols and training on productions have improved exponentially.
• The BBC pointed to its July statement acknowledging missed opportunities to address Wallace’s conduct and apologising to those impacted.
• A Banijay-commissioned Lewis Silkin probe substantiated 45 of 83 allegations against Wallace; he has apologised for offending language and denies a specific unwanted touching claim.
• Court records show Wallace has filed a High Court legal claim against the BBC following his July dismissal.