Gregg Wallace is reportedly plotting a 'secret survival plan' after the BBC confirmed it has no plans to work with him in the future, following his departure from MasterChef over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. A source told the Daily Mail that the former greengrocer intends to relaunch himself independently across digital platforms, drawing inspiration from Russell Brand's lucrative YouTube career.
The 60-year-old broadcaster issued a five-page statement after his exit from the BBC culinary show, making clear his determination to continue working. This comes after a report by law firm Lewis Silkin, on behalf of production company Banijay, substantiated 45 of 83 allegations against him. The BBC later stated they had no intention of collaborating with him again, prompting Wallace to seek a new agent and plan a return via self-made content on food and healthy living.
Wallace is said to fear financial ruin after several of his businesses entered administration with significant debts, a situation he previously described as 'losing everything'. The broadcaster, who has had three expensive divorces, now lives in a five-bedroom farmhouse in Kent with his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini, in-laws, and his young son, who has autism. A source indicated he needs to get back to work immediately for financial reasons, aiming to follow others who have gone it alone after losing mainstream TV roles.
The source added that Wallace's biggest fear is losing everything he has worked for and going bust. He is also looking to secure commercial deals, though it remains uncertain whether brands will associate with him given the allegations. The move mirrors Russell Brand, who was dropped by his agent and had YouTube revenue blocked after sexual misconduct claims, but continues to earn up to £25,000 per week from alternative ventures, according to his biographer Tanith Carey.
