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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Greg Evans

Christopher Biggins defends Gregg Wallace by making bizarre claim

  • Christopher Biggins, 76, has defended sacked MasterChef host Gregg Wallace by stating he used to "grab women by the t***ies," claiming it was considered "affection" 25 years ago.
  • Biggins, who is gay, joked that such actions would now lead to imprisonment, suggesting that people are "terrified" and comedians face a tough job.
  • Refuge ambassador and former Love Island star Sharon Gaffka criticised Biggins’ comments, stating: “Touching someone without their consent, regardless of the context, is never funny”.
  • Gregg Wallace's position on MasterChef became "untenable" after an investigation upheld 45 of 83 allegations against him, including inappropriate sexual language and unwelcome physical contact.
  • John Torode, Wallace's co-presenter, was also sacked after a complaint against him involving an "extremely offensive racist term" was upheld.

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