Ainsley Harriott defends Gregg Wallace after working with him on MasterChef

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Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has sprung to the defence of Gregg Wallace amidst allegations of misconduct. Gregg, who has hosted MasterChef since 2005, is currently taking a break from the show while an external review into allegations of misconduct against him is conducted.The TV personalities worked alongside one another months ago on an episode of Celebrity MasterChef - something which Ainsley has said was a good experience. “It was great.

Absolutely fantastic.The whole operation,” he told the Daily Star as he reflected on his time on the show.The former Ready Steady Cook presenter also shone a light on the format of the show and shared his opinions on the show’s success. “If you look at a programme, it's been successful for many, many, many years and there's a reason why.

And the reason is that the format is fantastic. Being able to go on there and have other people experience your recipes, is what I was really excited about,” he added. “Sharing that with the guys, the whole crew, including Gregg, was fantastic.That's all I can say.

I had a great experience,” Ainsley said, reports the Daily Star. While 67 year old Ainsley had a positive experience on the show, some MasterChef staff members and former contestants, including celebrities such as Emma Kennedy and Kirsty Wark, have claimed Gregg made them feel uncomfortable on set.