Kirsty Wark: Last News

After three decades reporting on the biggest news stories from around the world, broadcasters Martin Geissler and Kirsty Wark have seen it all.

Actor Alan Cumming has said he “couldn’t be more happy” with the success of his first major event as artistic director at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Nicola Sturgeon spent her Saturday night at the DJ decks with famous friends in a Scottish town. The 54-year-old, who served as First Minister from 2014 to 2023, posted videos on her Instagram story showing US Traitors presenter Alan Cumming bobbing up and down at the decks beside her.

MasterChef viewers were quick to call out Gregg Wallace for making a provocative comment on Tuesday night's show.

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.

Jean Johansson has revealed host Gregg Wallace was “constantly ­inappropriate” when she appeared as a contestant on ­Celebrity Masterchef.

Gregg Wallace's main TV rival is said to be taking the lead in the running to replace him on MasterChef, as Wallace faces an external review over historical misconduct allegations and new claims of harassment.The 60-year-old presenter, who has temporarily stepped away from the BBC cooking show, has been accused of touching a woman's bottom at an event and making unwanted contact with another woman while filming a different show. His lawyers have strongly denied the allegations, stating that it is "entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature".

Lisa Faulkner, the wife of MasterChef judge John Torode, has finally broken her silence amidst the whirlwind of controversy surrounding Gregg Wallace with a poignant Instagram post.This week Gregg, 60, stepped down from the esteemed cooking show following allegations of inappropriate conduct on set. Lisa, 52, who had maintained her silence over the scandal that stirred calls for the current MasterChef: The Professionals series to be pulled off the air, broke her social media silence since the controversy with an emotive tribute to her grandmother.

John Torode's wife, Lisa Faulkner, has finally spoken out but it wasn't in response to the recent upheaval involving her husband's MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace.

Gregg Wallace appears to have been left 'furious' by his MasterChef co-star John Torode for not speaking out amid a series of allegations about his workplace conduct.

TV star and former Celebrity MasterChef winner Nadia Sawalha has blasted Gregg Wallace for his 'horrifying' comments in reaction to the allegations made against him.

The Gregg Wallace saga has reached the highest echelons of UK government.

Scots TV host Aggie Mackenzie who formerly appeared on Celebrity MasterChef has slammed Gregg Wallace for his reaction to recent allegations, suggesting it shows he lacks "no insight or understanding of how he behaves".

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace is facing a barrage of criticism after several women, including Celebrity MasterChef contestants, accused him of 'inappropriate behaviour'.

Gregg Wallace has issued his first statement since more than a dozen women accused him of making inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behavior.

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace has sparked speculation with his latest Instagram post amid recent controversy.The celebrity chef, 60, finds himself in the spotlight as an investigation unfolds into claims made against him spanning 17 years. Ulrika Jonsson recently accused him of making a distasteful joke that left a contestant "really distressed".

Gregg Wallace has been embroiled in controversy after stepping back from his MasterChef hosting role, with several celebrities criticising him following a slew of complaints. Allegations have surfaced from individuals claiming to have worked with the TV chef, accusing him of making inappropriate sexual remarks.

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.

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.