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‘MasterChef’ Host Gregg Wallace Apologizes for “Women of Certain Age” Video Response to Misconduct Claims

The Hollywood Reporter
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MasterChef host Gregg Wallace apologizes after backlash over 'women of a certain age' response to misconduct allegations
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  • Wallace says he was 'under a huge amount of stress' and 'felt very alone' when he posted the controversial video, prompting a government rebuke for his 'inappropriate and misogynistic' remarks
  • Allegations against Wallace include making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period, which came from 13 different people, including former contestant Kirsty Wark who said he made 'sexualized' jokes in front of cast and crew
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