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MasterChef’s John Torode says allegations he used racist language on MasterChef upheld in review

In a post on Instagram, Torode confirmed he was the person alleged to have used racist language but said he had ‘no recollection of the incident’

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace ‘deeply sorry for any distress caused’ by on-set behaviour

The former MasterChef presenter said he ‘never intended to harm or humiliate’ after a report said 45 allegations made against him were substantiated.

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace says he is 'deeply sorry' after report finds half of allegations against him are substantiated

BBC admits ‘more should have been done sooner’ as law firm Lewis Silkin’s report finds that 45 of the allegations against Gregg Wallace were substantiated

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Report on Gregg Wallace’s behaviour upholds 45 claims against ex-BBC presenter

Investigation verifies allegations of inappropriate sexual language and one incident of unwelcome physical contact

The Guardian - UK

‘Just over half’ of allegations against Gregg Wallace substantiated, report says

The external review was led by law firm Lewis Silkin.

Evening Standard

BBC threatened to sack Gregg Wallace six years ago unless behaviour improved as presenter finally dismissed

A Corporation executive wrote to the MasterChef host in 2019, following allegations about his conduct in the workplace

Evening Standard

TV freelancers fearful of speaking up, union leader says after firing of Gregg Wallace

Bectu chief says junior staff in industry feel vulnerable and she is not surprised by further claims about Wallace

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Raft of new claims against Gregg Wallace emerge as he is 'sacked' by MasterChef after sexual misconduct probe

50 people who encountered the former MasterChef presenter have approached the BBC with fresh allegations

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace ‘thought about suicide all the time’ amid misconduct allegations

The former greengrocer stepped away from hosting MasterChef last year after the historical complaints came to light.

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Brand says he ‘never engaged in non-consensual activity’ after being charged

He has been charged with sexual offences, including rape.

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Rick Stein says he feels ‘a bit sorry’ for Gregg Wallace over Masterchef scandal

‘Masterchef’ co-host stepped back from presenting duties after being hit with a number of misconduct complaints

The Independent UK

TV chef Rick Stein says he feels ‘a bit sorry’ for Gregg Wallace

Wallace stepped away from presenting MasterChef last year following a host of misconduct complaints.

Evening Standard

Timeline of events around Russell Brand allegations and the BBC review

The BBC said it has apologised to staff who felt ‘unable to raise’ complaints about Brand.

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Andi Oliver says change is needed to improve culture amid Gregg Wallace furore

Great British Menu host Oliver claimed there are ‘tonnes of others who go around behaving badly’ in the industry.

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Penny Lancaster: I was a victim of Gregg Wallace’s bullying and harassment

Loose Women actor says MasterChef host used position of power to intimidate and cause distress to people on set

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Penny Lancaster: I was a victim of bullying and harassment by Gregg Wallace on Masterchef

Model and television personality breaks silence on husband Rod Stewart’s attack on presenter amid string of misconduct allegations

The Independent UK

Penny Lancaster: I was a victim of bullying and harassment by Gregg Wallace

Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef during a review into complaints about his behaviour.

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Culture Secretary considers new industry standards amid Gregg Wallace furore

Lisa Nandy wants to explore whether stronger legal powers can be offered to an independent body to hold the creative sector accountable.

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'It's a tough gig': Ainsley Harriott addresses Gregg Wallace controversy with bold statement

Harriott shared his positive experience with Wallace amid an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct

The Independent UK

Ainsley Harriott appears to defend Gregg Wallace after MasterChef allegations

‘It’s a tough gig’ the celebrity chef said

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary says she is prepared to take action on ‘cultures of silence’

Lisa Nandy addressed recent questions of behaviour, including around MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, in a Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting.

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'Don't be melodramatic': Andi Oliver says Gregg Wallace is not a 'lone wolf'

Accusations against the MasterChef host emerged in November 2024 but some date back to almost two decades earlier

The Independent UK

Prue Leith says Gregg Wallace shouldn’t be sacked but brands him ‘insensitive’

The Great British Bake Off judge said she could not see that Wallace had broken the law

Evening Standard

Prue Leith says TV executives should be tougher on presenters like Gregg Wallace

The Bake Off star said Wallace should stay off social media ‘because he’s just digging himself deeper and deeper into a hole’.

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The BBC will not ‘tolerate behaviour that falls below the standards we expect’

A message was sent to BBC staff on Friday by senior bosses.

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