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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Adam White

Gregg Wallace claims he was ‘touched and groped’ during MasterChef filming

  • MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has claimed he was regularly "touched and groped" and subjected to sexual comments during the show's filming.
  • Wallace stated he never made a formal complaint about these incidents, believing he would have addressed them privately.
  • His claims emerge after a recent report upheld over half of 83 allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him on the programme.
  • Wallace criticised the BBC's complaint handling process and suggested his experiences challenge the perception of TV presenters as bullies.
  • He also defended former co-presenter John Torode, who was dropped after a racist language allegation, and addressed Rod Stewart's "tubby bully" comment.

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