U.K. ‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace Steps Down While Misconduct Allegations Investigated

Story by Lily Ford

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BBC's 'MasterChef' co-host Gregg Wallace steps down amid allegations of inappropriate behavior towards co-workers over a 17-year span.

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Allegations include Wallace making 'inappropriate sexual comments' and 'talking openly about his sex life' in front of cast and crew, according to a BBC News report.
Despite the accusations, Wallace's lawyers claim the allegations of misconduct are 'entirely false', setting up a potential legal battle over the popular TV personality's future.

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