Gregg Wallace ends damages claim against the BBC

• Presenter Gregg Wallace has discontinued his £10,000 damages claim against the BBC.
• Wallace had sued the broadcaster, alleging it failed to comply with requests for copies of his personal data, causing him "distress and harassment".
• His claim followed his dismissal from MasterChef after a report upheld over 40 allegations of misconduct, including unwelcome physical contact.
• The BBC confirmed that Wallace is not receiving any payment in costs or damages from either the BBC or BBC Studios.
• The BBC told The Independent: “Shortly in advance of a hearing (due 16 February), Mr Wallace discontinued his claim. He is not receiving any payment in costs or damages from either BBC or BBC Studios.”

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BBC settles Gregg Wallace’s damages claim over ‘distress and harassment’