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Gregg Wallace apologises, but says he is ‘not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher’

In an interview with The Sun, the TV presenter also defended his sacked former co-host John Torode, telling the paper he is ‘not a racist’.

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2025

BBC responds to claims final MasterChef series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode 'will still air'

It was reported that BBC and Banijay executives debated whether to air the series after the investigation

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

John Torode ‘blindsided’ by MasterChef sacking 'he learnt about off BBC News'

The 59-year-old chef was said to be ‘heartbroken’ after the BBC and production company Banijay confirmed his departure

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

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John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef sacking

BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the presenter was alleged to have used.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

John Torode says he was not informed of MasterChef departure

BBC director-general Tim Davie had earlier condemned the ‘serious racist term’ the Australian-born presenter was alleged to have used.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

John Torode to leave MasterChef after allegation of using racist language

BBC show’s producers Banijay UK say Torode’s contract will not be renewed after allegation, which he has denied

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Tim Davie condemns ‘serious racist term’ used by John Torode

The director-general said it offers an opportunity for the BBC to have a ‘reset where we make sure that people are living up to the values we expect’.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

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John Torode sacked as BBC MasterChef presenter amid racism allegation

John Torode’s contract on MasterChef will not be renewed, the BBC and production company Banijay UK have confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025

John Torode: The Australian-born chef who has spent 20 years on MasterChef

Alongside Gregg Wallace, Torode also presented spin-off show Celebrity MasterChef.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

John Torode’s contract on MasterChef not renewed, BBC and Banijay UK confirm

He has been on the popular BBC show since 2005.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

Gregg Wallace: Timeline of allegations as report findings published

The 60-year-old stepped away from hosting BBC’s MasterChef last year amid the allegations.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

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 · Jul 14, 2025

Gregg Wallace report supports 45 allegations against MasterChef host, including unwelcome physical contact

Several claims of inappropriate sexual language and humour were substantiated after a seven-month investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

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

The external review was led by law firm Lewis Silkin.

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2025

Gregg Wallace investigation: The key findings of probe into complaints against sacked BBC Masterchef presenter

All the key details as report into allegations of misconduct by presenter are published

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

The main findings of the Banijay Gregg Wallace investigation

Here are some of the key findings of the investigation

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Gregg Wallace reportedly warned about his behaviour by BBC boss six years ago

Presenter was said to have been told the ‘BBC would need to seriously consider its future working relationship with you’

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Gregg Wallace ‘banned from working at the BBC’

Former ‘MasterChef’ host also received criticism from disability charities after appearing to link his alleged misconduct with a recent autism diagnosis

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025

BBC deciding what to do with new series of MasterChef fronted by Gregg Wallace

Latest episodes were filmed before Wallace was sacked and more co-workers made allegations against him

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