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

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

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

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV.

BBC Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has thanked fans for “showing support” after he stepped down from the show following allegations he made inappropriate sexual comments over multiple years. Mr Wallace left the BBC programme on Thursday amid claims made by 13 people who worked with him on shows over a 17-year period.

Wallace, who – among other complaints – has been accused by former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark of making jokes of a “sexualised nature” when she was competing on Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, has previously said he resents any insinuation he was “flirting” with someone who is not his wife Anna, 37.

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

Gregg Wallace is to step down as the host of the U.K.'s "MasterChef" while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, Banijay UK has said.

Ex-Masterchef contestent Aggie MacKenzie slams Gregg Wallace, calling him 'very annoying' and accusing him of making 'nonsense' smutty jokes while failing to 'read the room'.

The Times reports a BBC boss at the broadcaster warned Wallace in 2017 his behaviour on set was “unacceptable and cannot continue”.