Wallace's latest statement follows a BBC News report that detailed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments made by 13 people who worked with him

A series of complaints have been made against the MasterChef host who has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour', including allegations of touching the bum of an assistant on the show

Gregg Wallace, who stepped aside from presenting MasterChef last week following allegations of misconduct, has issued a new statement on Instagram.

The BBC is facing fresh questions over its handling of allegations against Gregg Wallace, after emails emerged showing it was warned about him in 2017. According to the Sunday Times, the broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained about inappropriate comments Wallace had allegedly made during filming of Celebrity MasterChef.

Former Celebrity MasterChef star Emma Kennedy has claimed that she witnessed Gregg Wallace place his hands on the bum of a young female assistant – but she has no idea if her complaint was upheld

The TV star is facing a string of allegations of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour - including ‘talking openly about his sex life’ and telling a junior female colleague he was ‘not wearing any boxer shorts’

Celebrity MasterChef winner Emma Kennedy has claimed that Gregg Wallace touched an assistant on the bum, sparking an instant reaction, as the BBC star is facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour

TV insider and critic Scott Bryan posted on BlueSky today (December 1) that the Beeb is - at the time of writing - still planning to air the Masterchef Christmas specials. The two episodes had only just been announced prior to the news of the investigation into Wallace.

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC 'MasterChef' amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

BBC News revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour against the MasterChef presenter, with the complainants a range of ages.

The BBC was warned of Gregg Wallace allegedly making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in 2022, it has been claimed. Director and producer Dawn Elrick said she sent a letter to the corporation with a number of anonymous accounts from people who alleged they “have experienced sexism within the TV industry”.