An investigation substantiated 45 of 83 allegations against Wallace, including unwelcome physical contact and inappropriate behaviour towards female staff.
Both MasterChef's production company, Banijay UK, and the BBC apologised, admitting failures in addressing Wallace's conduct and stating his return to the show was untenable
Wallace had initially dismissed the allegations as coming from middle-class women of a certain age but later apologised, denying the claims but expressing sorrow for any distress caused.