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Gregg Wallace Defends John Torode Even if They 'Never Really Got on that Well'
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 26 – Gregg Wallace defends John Torode against racism claims while acknowledging 45 of 83 allegations against him were upheld, involving inappropriate sexual behavior and language.
- On July 11, 2025, Gregg Wallace was sacked from the MasterChef programme, following a report upholding 45 allegations of misconduct.
- The Lewis Silkin review upheld 45 of 83 complaints against Wallace, revealing most concerns involved inappropriate sexual language and humour.
- He acknowledged appearing briefly naked with a sock over his penis coupled with groping a worker at a MasterChef wrap party, highlighting misconduct scope.
- John Torode was axed over a racism allegation, he said `he has no recollection` of the incident, and plans to sue the BBC.
- The BBC said the MasterChef series filmed last year will air from August 6th on BBC One and iPlayer, while both presenters will still feature with edits reflecting the investigation findings.
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Gregg Wallace breaks silence as ex-BBC MasterChef host insists 'I'm not a groper' in fresh apology
Gregg Wallace has spoken out about his sacking from MasterChef following allegations of inappropriate behaviour while working at the BBC.The 60-year-old insisted he is "not a groper, a sex pest or a flasher", after 45 complaints out of 83 were substantiated.Wallace apologised after a report by Masterchef's production company Banijay UK, which looked into the allegations.In an interview with the Sun, he said: "I know I have said things that offen…
Gregg Wallace breaks silence on racism claim against MasterChef...
GREGG Wallace has defended his MasterChef co-star John Torode against racism allegations in an exclusive interview with The Sun.A BBC report which upheld 4... #newstv, #tv, #ps15holidays, #ps950holidays, #10yearsyounger, #100yearsyoungerin21days, #1000lbsisters, #13reasonswhy, #2020, #21stcenturyfox, #24hoursinpolicecustodytvshow, #3threedown, #flyingeze
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