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BBC Pulling ‘MasterChef’ Christmas Specials After Gregg Wallace Allegations

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BBC axes MasterChef Christmas specials after host Gregg Wallace faces explosive allegations, shaking up the culinary competition landscape.
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  • The BBC originally planned to air the MasterChef holiday episodes, but has now pulled the plug amidst the scandal surrounding judge Gregg Wallace.
  • Industry insiders speculate the scandal could deal a major blow to the long-running cooking competition, as the network scrambles to distance itself from the controversy.
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Gregg Wallace, BBC, Banijay UK, MasterChef
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