Cliff Notes
- Gregg Wallace addressed his sacking from MasterChef, claiming he is “not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher,” despite 45 out of 83 allegations against him being substantiated.
- He expressed remorse for any hurt caused, highlighting the severe impact of the allegations on his personal life and family, including being compared to notorious sex offenders.
- Wallace defended his former co-host John Torode against allegations of using racist language, stating he does not believe Torode is a racist and described the investigation’s toll on both their lives.
Gregg Wallace speaks out after MasterChef sacking | Ents & Arts News
Gregg Wallace has spoken about his sacking from MasterChef after inappropriate behaviour while working for the BBC – but insisted he is “not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher”.
Wallace, 60, has apologised after a report, commissioned by the cooking show’s production company Banijay UK, found 45 out of 83 allegations were substantiated.
In an interview with The Sun, he said: “I know I have said things that offended people… I understand that now – and to anyone I have hurt, I am so sorry.
“I don’t expect anyone to have any sympathy with me but I don’t think I am a wrong ‘un.”