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John Torode, the MasterChef judge, has revealed that he and co-host Gregg Wallace have "never been friends". Despite co-presenting the hit BBC1 show with the former market trader since 2005, John tries to steer clear of his colleague when they're not on camera. Even when filming in exotic locations, the pair - one of TV's most recognisable duos - prefer to keep their distance, as reported by the Sunday Mirror in 2017.This revelation is particularly notable now, given the recent news that Gregg, 60, will temporarily step down from hosting MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct dating back to 2005.

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.

Ulrika Jonsson has made a serious allegation about Gregg Wallace following the news that he is stepping back from his MasterChef duties.

Warning: This article contains distressing contentMore women have come forward with allegations of historical misconduct by TV host Gregg Wallace.Yesterday (November 28), it was announced that Wallace was stepping down from MasterChef after a series of complaints were made to the BBC.The corporation sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives earlier this week, setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.Wallace’s lawyers said it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.In a video posted Instagram last night, Wallace also said: “I would like to thank all the people getting in touch, reaching out and showing their support. It’s good of you – thank you very much.”Now, more women have spoken to BBC News about the allegations, with one of them claiming that Wallace regularly talked about sex, domination and spanking while working on the Channel 5 show, Gregg Wallace’s Big Weekends in 2019, adding: “[It] was highly inappropriate.”The woman – who was not named in the report – said he also constantly made comments about her sexual orientation, including when he met her partner.“I date women and Gregg Wallace was fascinated by that,” she went on before adding that he asked her if she was “sure” she didn’t want to date men.Another woman, who worked on the BBC’s Eat Well For Less TV show with Wallace in 2019, alleged that he would constantly say inappropriate things to her, such as making comments that his wife was only two years older than her.“It made me uncomfortable,” she added.

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV.

John Torode had said he has "never been friends" with fellow MasterChef host Gregg Wallace. Torode does his best to avoid his colleague when the cameras stop rolling - despite presenting the hugely popular BBC1 programme with the former market trader since 2005.

Rod Stewart has called Gregg Wallace a “tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully” following allegations of historical misconduct against the TV presenter.Today (November 28), it was announced that Wallace would be stepping down from MasterChef while the allegations are investigated.The show’s production company Banijay UK said a series of complaints were made to the BBC this week by “individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with Gregg Wallace on one of our shows”.It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives earlier this week setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.The company said the 60-year-old, who has been a co-presenter and judge of the popular cooking show since 2005, was “committed to fully cooperating throughout the process”.Wallace’s lawyers also said it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature (via BBC News).Now, Stewart has shared his thoughts in a new Instagram post shared this afternoon. The singer wrote: “So Greg Wallace gets fired from Master Chef.

Sir Rod Stewart has hit out at Gregg Wallace for allegedly 'humiliating his wife' Penny Lancaster during her stint on Celebrity MasterChef. It comes after MasterChef's production company announced on Thursday, 28 November that Gregg would be taking a break from the show while an external review into allegations of misconduct against him was conducted. A statement from Banijay UK, the production company behind the show, was given to the PA news agency.

Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark is among 13 people who have accused MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace of making inappropriate sexual comments.

Kirsty Wark has levelled accusations of "sexualised jokes" against Gregg Wallace, from her time on Celebrity MasterChef in 2011. It has been recently announced that TV personality Gregg is taking a step back from his MasterChef duties after production company Banijay logged complaints pertaining to past allegations of misconduct.

MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.The show’s production company Banijay UK said a series complaints were made to the BBC this week by “individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with Gregg Wallace on one of our shows”.It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives earlier this week setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.The company said the 60-year-old, who has been a co-presenter and judge of the popular cooking show since 2005, was “committed to fully cooperating throughout the process”.Wallace’s lawyers also said it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature (via BBC News).Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, alleged that Wallace told “sexualised” jokes during filming.Other allegations include Wallace talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to “give her a fashion show”, and telling a junior female colleague he wasn’t wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans.Banijay UK said in a statement to BBC News: “Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay UK, we feel that it is appropriate to conduct an immediate, external review to fully and impartially investigate.“While this review is under way, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully co-operating throughout the process.

Gregg Wallace has surprised fans with an unexpectedly upbeat video on social media, posted just minutes after news of his MasterChef exit broke. MasterChef's production company announced this morning that Gregg would be taking a break from his presenting role as an external review into allegations of misconduct against the presenter was conducted.

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Television host Gregg Wallace is to step down as the presenter of the U.K. version of “MasterChef,” which airs on public broadcaster BBC, while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated.

Celebrity chef Gregg Wallace is taking a break from his role on MasterChef, following the emergence of historic allegations against him. A statement released by Banijay UK to PA news agency 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.

TV presenter Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role as co-host on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct.

A Greater Manchester chef who was recently nominated for a top food award has announced she will be taking part in an upcoming MasterChef series.

MasterChef: The Professionals' Monica Galetti has given fans a glimpse into her home life with husband David and daughter Anais, revealing one dinner habit she strictly adheres to.The 49-year-old chef, who is back on our screens for the new series of the MasterChef spin-off alongside fellow judges Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace, confessed that her family never eats in front of the TV. "No, we're quite settled at home, you know, we like to be around the table, you know, and have a conversation when the three of us are at home," she shared.

Libby Wallace, the 28 year old daughter of MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, has announced her engagement to boyfriend Alex Marsden in a romantic Instagram post. She showed off her diamond engagement ring by holding her hand out against a background of pumpkins, writing: “I said yes in one of the most magical places on earth.” The couple were in Copenhagen at Tivoli Gardens for the proposal, one of the world’s oldest amusement parks, having first opened in 1843.The park is currently decorated for Halloween, boasting more than 20,000 jack-o’-lanterns as well as two haunted houses and a spooky theme throughout.

Lisa Faulkner has accused Gregg Wallace of making 'rude jokes' that she 'didn't want to hear' continuously on the set of Masterchef.The claims come after Gregg, earlier this week, denied allegations of making inappropriate sexual comments on the quiz show Impossible Celebrities. Speaking at Cheltenham Literary Festival with her husband and Gregg's co-presenter, John Torode, Lisa admitted "I’m probably not allowed to say this" before sharing that Gregg told "rude joke after rude joke" to the show's crew, according to The Sun.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has denied allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour on the set of a BBC show.The host has issued a response to reports that he was apprehended by executives at the BBC in 2018 while filming an episode of game show Impossible Celebrities, with accusations that he had taken his top off in front of a female member of staff and boasted about his sex life.As reported by The Sun, Wallace is said to have been reported for consistent “inappropriate sexual comments”, and BBC bosses told him he needed to “change his behaviour”.In a post on Instagram in response to the allegations, Wallace has said that the incident had been investigated at the time, claiming that the outcome was that he had not said “anything sexual”.The Sun’s source asserted that “Gregg appeared to think it was all just banter and is also said to have made some comments in front of the live audience”, adding that employees of the show were “mortified”.Posting on Monday (October 14), Wallace said the incident was “investigated promptly when it happened six years ago by the BBC and the outcome of that was that I hadn’t said anything sexual. Do I need to repeat this again? I didn’t say anything sexual.