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Dan Merriman has been announced as the winner of the 2024 series of MasterChef: The Professionals, as Gregg Wallace possibly made his last appearance on the BBC in tonight's nail-biting final.The 29-year-old overcame competition from 31 other chefs to become the 18th winner of the BBC cooking show, impressing restaurant critics, top chefs, and judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg. Gregg praised champion Dan, 29, for preparing "dish after dish of absolute beauty".Throughout the contest, Dan has consistently impressed the culinary trio, as well as impressing restaurant critics and some of the country’s leading chefs – delivering outstanding, innovative food and skilful cookery. Reacting to his victory, an overjoyed Dan exclaimed: "To walk away as MasterChef Champion, it means the world to me.There's not been that many times where I've been proud of myself in my life, but I've hit the pinnacle! This whole competition has changed my life.

During her appearance on ITV’s Loose Women, Penny Lancaster alleged that she was a “victim to some of the bullying and harassment behaviour” by Gregg Wallace. Penny broke her silence after her husband's Sir Rod Stewart's heated social media outburst at the MasterChef host. Previously, Sir Rod Stewart accused Gregg of 'humiliating' his wife during her stint on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 - a claim made public after news emerged that Gregg would be temporarily leaving the programme pending a review of historical complaints against him.

Santana have announced some UK headline shows for summer 2025, suggesting that a Glastonbury performance could be on the cards.The US rock band, fronted by Carlos Santana, are due to play gigs at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Manchester’s Co-op Live and London’s O2 next June.This will follow a run of dates in Europe, and come ahead of further concerts on the continent. These include stops in Budapest, Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna and Cologne.The 2025 ‘Oneness’ tour is set to see Santana “perform high-energy, passion-filled songs from their 50-year career, including fan favourites from ‘Abraxas’ to Woodstock to ‘Supernatural’, and beyond”.Tickets for Santana’s 2025 UK shows go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (December 13) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Rod Stewart has taken another swipe at Gregg Wallace, just days after branding him a "tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully" for allegedly humiliating his wife Penny Lancaster on Celebrity MasterChef.

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.

I'm A Celeb's Danny Jones has revealed that Sir Rod Stewart once played a very cheeky joke on him and his McFly bandmates which left them in trouble with the US government.

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.

It's that point of the Scottish Cup when the big hitters from the Premiership enter the competition.

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

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.

Gregg Wallace has hit out at "middle-class women of a certain age" for complaining about his behaviour in a fiery Instagram post.The MasterChef host, who recently stepped aside from the BBC show amid a probe into complaints about alleged misconduct, addressed the claims directly. He stated: "I have been doing Masterchef for 20 years - amateur, celebrity and professional MasterChef and I think in that time I have worked with over 4,000 contestants of all different ages, all different backgrounds and all walks of life." "And apparently now I am reading in the paper there's been 13 complaints in that time. In the newspaper I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age just from Celebrity Masterchef." "This isn't right.

MasterChef's Monica Galetti sent some subtle support to Gregg Wallace as the familiar face of the BBC show decided to take a break amidst some serious allegations. On November 28, the much-loved cooking show saw a shake-up as the long-time judge, aged 60, stepped away from his 19-year stint on the programme due to claims of "sexualised" behaviour that surfaced during filming.The celeb chef addressed his fans directly through a social media video, sharing that he was moved by the outpouring of support.

Nile Rodgers has accidentally confirmed that he and Chic will be performing at Glastonbury 2025.Up until now, only one artist had been confirmed for next year’s edition of the festival: Rod Stewart. He was announced for next year’s Legend Slot earlier this week (November 26), a performance that will follow on from his previous headline appearance in 2002, alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.Usually, the first line-up poster for Glastonbury is unveiled in early March, meaning no further artists are confirmed for roughly four months.

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.

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.

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.

Rod Stewart has opened up on playing Glastonbury 2025, admitting that “it’s going to cost me a fortune to do it”.The rock legend was announced to play the festival’s Legend Slot just days ago (November 26), where he will perform on Sunday June 29. He returns to Glasto after previously headlining in 2002 alongside Coldplay and Stereophonics.Now, Stewart has opened up about the upcoming slot in an appearance on TALKSport yesterday (November 27).