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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Michael Savage Media editor

EXPLAINED: Gregg wallace dropped from bbc over lack of confidence he could change behaviour | Rare Historical Photos

Gregg Wallace
Gregg Wallace was sacked as MasterChef presenter after an inquiry into his alleged misconduct by production company Banijay. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Gregg Wallace was dropped from the BBC after bosses concluded they had no confidence he could “change what seems to be learned behaviour”, the corporation has told him.

A letter of dismissal to the former MasterChef presenter from the head of compliance for BBC television states she cannot be sure his presence on a show would allow for “a sufficiently safe and respectful environment” for others, the Telegraph reported.

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