GREGG Wallace has been accused of telling a MasterChef fan: “I bet your husband’s happy with that rack.”
The shock allegation has come to light after news about the telly star, 60, stepping down from BBC show MasterChef broke.
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Donna Ball, who works as executive director of a local council, made the claim alongside a photograph of herself and Gregg.
The professional has branded Gregg as “crass” and “crude” and also insists she ‘switches the TV off’ whenever he is on it.
Donna wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Years ago .. I shared a similar experience like these ladies @KirstyWark, Wallace was crude, full of innuendo + crass + always have to switch him off when on TV
“’Bet your husband happy with that rack’, was one remark ! ….. Amongst others.. Just Yuk behaviour.”
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Gregg’s rep did not respond when contacted for comment by The Sun.
The Sun told how Gregg first landed himself in hot water with BBC bosses in 2018 for taking off his top and bragging about romps.
He was hauled into a meeting accused of making “inappropriate sexual comments” to a female staffer on BBC game show Impossible Celebrities.
Then in 2023, he was accused of being rude to women while working on BBC’s Inside The Factory.
Yesterday, Gregg stepped down from BBC cooking show MasterChef.
Thirteen people who worked with Gregg across a range of shows over a 17-year period have accused him of making sexual comments, the BBC has confirmed.
The broadcaster told how one feels strongly that the comments were “really, really in the wrong place”.
Times Radio presenter and 2017 Celebrity MasterChef contestant Aasmah Mir posted a cryptic message after the news broke, saying: “Always keep your receipts.”
Other allegations include Gregg talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a junior staffer and telling another young colleague he wasn’t wearing any pants.
BBC News confirmed they launched a probe into Gregg in the summer after claims were made regarding five shows between 2005 to 2022.
Gregg’s lawyers have branded the latest claims as false, but the MasterChef host has stepped away from the hit cooking series while a separate investigation is carried out.
MasterChef production company Banijay UK said complaints have been made this week in relation to “historical allegations” of misconduct while on the show.
The company has now launched its own “immediate, external review” into his so-called behaviour.
Recorded episodes of MasterChef: The Professionals featuring Gregg will still be shown as planned despite the development.
The company said: “While this review is underway, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully cooperating throughout the process.
“Banijay UK’s duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations regarding behaviour are made clear to both cast and crew on all productions, with multiple ways of raising concerns, including anonymously, clearly promoted on set.
“Whilst these are historical allegations, incidences brought to our attention where these expectations are not met, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately.”
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