Downing Street issues statement on Gregg Wallace saying 'allegations are deeply concerning'

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Downing Street have said that allegations about Gregg Wallace were “deeply concerning”. MasterChef host Gregg has stepped away from the show while historical misconduct complaints are externally reviewed by the show’s production company, Banijay UK.The 60 year old has denied allegations of inappropriate sexual comments he is said to have made.

A Number 10 spokesman said: “The allegations made are deeply concerning regarding today’s reporting. It’s right that a thorough investigation is conducted, but this of course is one for the BBC and you will have seen their statement saying that they ‘take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place’.

While that process is underway it wouldn’t be right for me to comment. I believe the BBC is currently undertaking a workplace culture review to deliver clear and timely recommendations, and it’s essential that staff and the wider public have confidence that the BBC takes these issues seriously.” A statement released by Banijay UK outlines that although complaints have been made to the BBC rather than directly to the production company, an external review will be conducted: "This week the BBC received complaints from individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows.