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Gregg Wallace has blamed the BBC for a game that ‘destroyed his career’ after the ‘MasterChef’ star was accused of inappropriate sex jokes and groping

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Gregg Wallace has blamed the BBC for a game that ‘destroyed his career’ after the ‘MasterChef’ star was accused of inappropriate sex jokes and groping

MASTERCHEF star Gregg Wallace has hit out at the BBC after 13 of his women accused him of inappropriate sex jokes and sexual behavior during filming.

Gregg was forced quit MasterChef while allegations of misconduct are being investigated.

Gregg Wallace has hit out at the BBC after being accused of making inappropriate sex jokes

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Gregg Wallace has hit out at the BBC after being accused of making inappropriate sex jokesCredit: Paul Edwards
The host of

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The host of “MasterChef” came under the criticism of several womenCredit: BBC
Gregg followed the comments of fans on his social networks

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Gregg followed the comments of fans on his social networksCredit: Shutterstock

One witness claimed that the 60-year-old former grocer entered the studio naked except for “a sock on his dick” and then danced.

They also said he faked a sexual act when a worker knelt down to clean his pants.

The Sun even showed one former participant — the “MasterChef” judge groped her. while she was cooking on the set of the show while the cameras are rolling.

Gregg thanked people for their “outpouring of support” in a video posted to his Instagram on Thursday night and today shared a strange picture gingerbread man dipped in whipped cream.

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He also enjoyed a flurry of comments from fans on his Instagram page.

Many criticized the BBC, with one saying: “Imagine trying to destroy a good man and his career out of malice and greed?”

Another comment he expressed approval of said: “Always with you Grieg, these liberal women take offense at the slightest, probably sassy remark. They need to get a life.”

Another ‘like’ was written by Gregg: “Normal guy saying normal things and the Voke brigade ready to pounce on anything that could be misconstrued.

“Worse, the harassment from the BBC who defended Hugh Edwards, Jimmy Savile and the like.”

The Allegedly a TV chef made sexual comments to 13 colleagues including Bean host Kirsty Work.

Watch the creepy moment MasterChef’s Greg Wallace tells an ‘upset’ Strictly star: ‘I’m not wearing underwear’ and grabs his crotch

The Sun revealed how he had previously come under fire after “sexually inappropriate comments” were reportedly made to an Impossible Celebrities collaborator.

The Sun was told he had no choice but to resign pending the outcome of the investigation.

The source said Sun: “He should have jumped before he was pushed.

“He was unable to continue working on the show while the investigation was ongoing.

“Greg knew it was the right thing to do — there was no other choice.”

Footage from his time on Strictly Come Dancing added fuel to the controversy.

The footage, released in 2014, shows Gregg, then 50, rehearsing with his dance partner Alyona Vilani, 30, making the stunning confession about his outfit.

“I’m not wearing underwear,” he says, pointing to his crotch, prompting a visibly uncomfortable Alona to ask, “Really?”

This happens as…

  • Greg Wallace has left MasterChef
  • The star came under investigation because she allegedly made sexual comments to 13 colleagues
  • BBC Newsnight presenter and 2011 contestant Kirsty Work says Wallace told “sexy” jokes during filming
  • Gregg is accused of being open about his sex life, taking off his top in front of a young employee and telling another he wasn’t wearing pants
  • Previous episodes of MasterChef, presented by brawler Gregg, are still on iPlayer
  • Star MasterChef Aasmah Mir shares a mysterious “always keep your receipts” message.
  • BBC Masterchef will still be broadcasting two festive dishes this Christmas – despite the fact that both are played by Greg Wallace
  • Gregg breaks his silence – thanks to the fans for their support

Greg smiles and repeats, “No, I really do.”

When Aliona reacts with a startled “Wow,” Gregg continues, “He’s easy to move around in… I’ve never worn underwear. I’m wearing socks.”

In the camera shot, Alyona admits: “I’m just very upset about this situation.”

The camera then pans to Gregg from the waist down as Aliona pleads, “Oh my God, oh my God. Take it away.”

Gregg adds, “I haven’t worn pants since I was 17.”

Celebrity MasterChef winner Emma Kennedy first reported Greg Wallace's behavior 12 years ago

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Celebrity MasterChef winner Emma Kennedy first reported Greg Wallace’s behavior 12 years agoImage credit: Emily Fiola Sandy

Career of Gregg Wallace to date

Gregg Wallace has been a familiar face on TV for years thanks to his role as a judge on MasterChef, but let’s take a closer look at his career so far…

  • In 1989 he founded George Allan’s Greengrocers, which had a turnover of £7.5m.
  • Gregg’s experience in the world of fruit and vegetables has led him to co-host BBC Radio 4’s Vegetable Talk with Charlie Hicks for seven years.
  • Then he became the first owner Saturday kitchen in 2002, a role he held for a year before being succeeded by Anthony Worrall Thompson in 2003.
  • At the same time, Gregg presented a number of food-related television programs, including Veg Out for the Discovery Channel.
  • Gregg gained his most famous television role as a co-host and judge on a BBC cooking competition show MasterChef in 2005. It is filmed together John Torode.
  • In 2010, Gregg fulfilled another dream of his life – to open a restaurant. He opened the establishment of Wallace & Co. in Patna.
  • Then, in 2012, he opened Gregg’s Bar & Grill in a joint venture with the Bermondsey Square Hotel.
  • Gregg has since taken up a hosting role with the BBC, presenting the documentary Supermarket Secrets in August 2013.
  • Unfortunately, times were hard for Gregg and in the same month it was reported that one of his companies, West Veg Limited, had folded with more than £500,000 in debt.
  • In 2014, both of his restaurants went out of business and Wallace & Co owed suppliers £150,000.
  • However, his television career continued to develop and in 2015 he became a regular host of the award-winning food documentary series. Eating well for less? Gregg hosted the show for eight years before leaving.
  • Gregg then made Telly history again, reviving the BBC’s historical game show Time Commanders.
  • The celebrity chef has recently presented a number of travel programs such as The Big Weekend with Gregg Wallace, South Africa with Gregg Wallace and a food film, Greg Wallace: British miracle meat.