Gregg Wallace report supports 45 allegations against MasterChef host, including unwelcome physical contact
BBC MasterChef report on Gregg Wallace upholds 45 allegations
- A misconduct report into Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef host, upheld 45 of 83 allegations against him, including unwelcome physical contact and inappropriate sexual language.
- The BBC has apologised for Wallace's behaviour, admitting that "opportunities were missed to address" it sooner.
- Wallace denies the most serious claims, stating the report 'exonerates' him, but apologised for inappropriate language and humour used between 2005 and 2018.
- He attributed his behaviour to a recent autism diagnosis, claiming TV bosses failed to investigate his disability or protect him.
- Disability charities and experts have criticised Wallace's attempt to link his alleged misconduct with his autism diagnosis, stating that neurodiversity is not an excuse for inappropriate behaviour.