Gregg Wallace has broken his silence after being dismissed from the BBC following a nearly year-long investigation into misconduct claims. The MasterChef presenter, 60, was accused of making inappropriate sexual comments and jokes over a 13-year period, with 50 people making fresh claims against him. Wallace has denied all allegations.
In a statement on Instagram, Wallace said he had been exonerated of the most serious accusations by the Silkins report, which is due to be published on Thursday. He wrote: 'I have now been cleared by the Silkins report of the most serious and sensational accusations made against me. The most damaging claims (including allegations from public figures, which have not been upheld) were found to be baseless after a full and forensic six-month investigation.'
Wallace admitted to using inappropriate language between 2005 and 2018, apologising without reservation, but insisted he was 'never the caricature now being sold for clicks'. A source told The Sun that Wallace is 'both furious and devastated' about the outcome, noting that his autism diagnosis was considered a mitigating factor but that the BBC has made it clear there is no way back for him.
The BBC declined to comment until the investigation is complete and findings published. Wallace will not appear in any future MasterChef episodes.
