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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Rosseinsky

BBC MasterChef report on Gregg Wallace upholds 45 allegations

  • A misconduct report into Gregg Wallace, the former MasterChef host, upheld 45 of 83 allegations against him, including unwelcome physical contact and inappropriate sexual language.
  • The BBC has apologised for Wallace's behaviour, admitting that "opportunities were missed to address" it sooner.
  • Wallace denies the most serious claims, stating the report 'exonerates' him, but apologised for inappropriate language and humour used between 2005 and 2018.
  • He attributed his behaviour to a recent autism diagnosis, claiming TV bosses failed to investigate his disability or protect him.
  • Disability charities and experts have criticised Wallace's attempt to link his alleged misconduct with his autism diagnosis, stating that neurodiversity is not an excuse for inappropriate behaviour.

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