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

NewsNight's Kirsty Wark has made allegations against Gregg Wallace, who has stepped away from MasterChef after the BBC received a series of complaints

The scenes, from Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, have resurfaced after Ms Wark claimed Mr Wallace told “sexualised” jokes during filming for the show. Mr Wallace stepped down from the BBC show on Thursday (28 November) amid allegations of inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.

Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, said he told "sexualised" jokes during filming. Wallace's lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. Masterchef's production company Banijay UK has launched an investigation and said Wallace is co-operating.

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace has spoken for the first time after stepping away amid an investigation into historic misconduct allegations.

Gregg Wallace has been accused of inappropriate sexual comments by a number of people who have worked with him over the years, with several celebrities now speaking out against him.

Masterchef host issues statement amid misconduct allegations - Host faces allegations of making inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people over a 17-year period

Sir Rod Stewart has taken to Instagram to slam MasterChef host Gregg Wallace after the presenter stepped away from his role in the face of a misconduct probe. Stewart's wife, TV personality Penny Lancaster,

Gregg Wallace has “stepped away” from his role as a MasterChef presenter after the BBC began an inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct following a Telegraph investigation. Allegations of “inappropriate” behaviour by the television presenter towards women on the set of the show are being examined.