Gregg Wallace has announced plans to sell his £1 million Kent home and downsize following his sacking from MasterChef in July 2025. The 61-year-old television chef said the move would provide greater financial stability for his family, including his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini and their four-year-old son Sid, who has additional special needs.
In a TikTok video, Wallace explained that he wants to ease off work and relax, while ensuring financial security for his family. 'I want to make sure I can have a certain lifestyle and that I leave a legacy for my family,' he said. 'My plan is to sell this enormous house and buy a more modest house. I'll work less and possibly spend half of the year in Italy.'
Wallace, who is married to an Italian, has long expressed a desire to retire in Italy, calling the country 'one fantastic restaurant'. He is also considering home-schooling his son and has been exploring new career ventures, including a cookalong livestream on TikTok and personalised Cameo messages.
The former MasterChef presenter is pursuing legal action against the BBC, claiming a 'terrible injustice' after an investigation substantiated over 40 complaints about his behaviour on the show, including one instance of unwanted physical contact. Wallace, who was diagnosed with autism in early 2024, argues that his condition was 'highly relevant' to his conduct and that he used humour to conceal it.
Wallace previously filed a High Court claim for damages of up to £10,000 from the BBC but discontinued it in February 2025, with the BBC stating he received no payment. He may pursue a second claim focusing on his autism diagnosis. His co-presenter John Torode was also dismissed after a substantiated allegation of using a racist term.
