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BBC rejects call to cut MasterChef episodes as Gregg Wallace apologises

Presenter says he felt ‘under siege’ when he dismissed his accusers as ‘middle-class women of a certain age’

The Guardian - UK

As a PR man, I look at Gregg Wallace and see an ego gone rogue – and a strategy only Trump would endorse

Reacting to claims of inappropriate sexual banter with a blast against ‘middle-class women’ was wrong and will probably prove disastrous, says crisis PR consultant Mark Borkowski

The Guardian - UK

Gregg Wallace remarks ‘inappropriate and misogynistic’, No 10 says as minister holds crunch talks with BBC

Lisa Nandy met with BBC bosses to seek an update on its review into workplace culture following allegations against Gregg Wallace

The Independent UK

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Timeline of events as Gregg Wallace faces wave of accusations

The presenter faces various allegations of making ‘inappropriate sexual jokes’ and complaints about his behaviour.

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace timeline: How accusations against the MasterChef star have unfolded

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

Evening Standard

No 10 brands Gregg Wallace’s response to claims ‘inappropriate and misogynistic’

The MasterChef presenter said the claims have come from ‘a handful of middle-class women of a certain age’ in an Instagram post.

The Independent UK

Sean Lock’s harsh criticism of Gregg Wallace resurfaces amid allegations

The clip has been widely shared online following the announcement that Wallace, 60, is stepping back from MasterChef

Evening Standard

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Lorraine Kelly tells MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace to ‘shut up’ after ‘women of certain age’ comment

Lorraine Kelly claimed MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace needs to “shut up” after he hit back at “women of a certain age” for criticising his alleged behaviour on the BBC show.

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace’s response to claims shows he has ‘no insight of how he behaves’

The MasterChef presenter said the accusations have come from ‘a handful of middle-class women of a certain age’.

Evening Standard

What are the allegations Gregg Wallace is facing and how have the BBC responded?

The MasterChef presenter stepped back from the cooking show on Thursday

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace told 'middle class women of a certain age' are 'fierce as f***' by Anita Rani

Under-fire MasterChef presenter was criticised over ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ remarks and vows ‘to take some time out’

Evening Standard

BBC 'overplaying Gregg Wallace story after underplaying it for years', expert says

THE BBC is “overplaying” complaints about former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace’s behaviour “after underplaying it for years”, a…

The National (Scotland)

Take MasterChef off air while Gregg Wallace is investigated, Labour MP demands

Labour MP Rupa Huq warns the BBC that continuing to broadcast MasterChef this week ‘sends the wrong signal’ after Gregg Wallace’s outburst against ‘middle class women of a certain age’

The Independent UK

Gregg Wallace: BBC 'warned multiple times' about MasterChef host's behaviour before latest allegations

MasterChef presenter faces backlash after claiming allegations against him were from ‘handful of middle-class women of a certain age’

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Monday briefing: How the civil war in Syria reignited

In today’s newsletter: President Bashar al-Assad’s forces were driven from Aleppo over the weekend by a rebel offensive, forcing global attention to turn back to the country

Evening Standard

Gregg Wallace saying accusations against him made by ‘middle-class women’ sparks furious backlash

Ulrika Jonsson said Gregg Wallace’s comment that accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him came from ‘a handful of middle-class women of a certain age’ had left her seething

The Independent UK

What the papers say – December 2

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace’s comments after complaints about his behaviour feature on Monday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

‘Seething’ Ulrika Jonsson responds to Gregg Wallace blaming ‘women of a certain age’ for complaints

Wallace responded to the accusations on Sunday, claiming that they had come from ‘middle-class women of a certain age’

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Evening Standard

Emma Kennedy claims Gregg Wallace thought MasterChef bottom remark ‘was funny’

After winning the show, Kennedy returned to Celebrity MasterChef as a guest judge on three occasions in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The Independent UK

BBC in turmoil over Gregg Wallace allegations as presenter faces backlash for blaming ‘middle-class women’

The MasterChef presenter took to Instagram to defend himself while the BBC faced questions over its response to complaints

The Guardian - UK

Outrage as Gregg Wallace calls accusers ‘middle-class women of a certain age’

BBC faces questions after revelations that it received complaints about MasterChef star over period of 12 years

The Independent UK

Voices: I’m surprised Gregg Wallace didn’t call his female accusers ‘Karens’

COMMENT: There’s a good reason why the disgraced former MasterChef host is angry with ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ – we’ve spent a lifetime putting up with men’s bad behaviour, and age brings the confidence to stand up to it, says Alice Smellie

The Guardian - UK

What are the allegations against MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace?

A slew of accusations have emerged of inappropriate remarks and behaviour dating back as far as 19 years

Evening Standard

Kirstie Allsopp ‘so embarrassed’ by Gregg Wallace sex remark

Allsopp also said she was angered by a video the 60-year-old MasterChef presenter had posted on Instagram defending himself

The National (Scotland)

Gregg Wallace says complaints come from 'middle-class women of a certain age'

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has said accusations about him making sexual comments towards staff and guests have come from “middle-class…

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