MasterChef's Gregg Wallace is facing a barrage of criticism after several women, including Celebrity MasterChef contestants, accused him of 'inappropriate behaviour'.
The 60-year-old TV personality has refuted claims that he made inappropriate sexual remarks. Following the announcement of an impending investigation into the allegations, Sir Rod Stewart branded Wallace a "tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully", alleging that Gregg had bullied his wife, Penny Lancaster, during her stint on the show.
Emma Kennedy, who won Celebrity MasterChef in 2012, has also come forward with allegations that Wallace inappropriately touched an assistant, which has sparked widespread reaction, the Mirror reports.Additionally, television personality Ulrika Jonsson alleges another female contestant overheard Wallace making a 'rape joke' on MasterChef.
Amidst these claims, Wallace has expressed his intention to fully cooperate with the BBC's investigation, as confirmed by a statement from Banijay UK, the production company behind the show.He has temporarily stepped down from his role on MasterChef during the inquiry.
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