The BBC is under increased scrutiny following allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct against "MasterChef" co-presenter Gregg Wallace. Wallace, 60, is accused by multiple women of making inappropriate sexual comments over 17 years. He announced his departure from the show last week amid an investigation and caused further outrage by labeling the complaints as coming from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age."
His remarks drew criticism, with a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling them "completely inappropriate and misogynistic." Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has approached the BBC seeking confirmation that it handles workplace complaints properly. Despite apologizing and announcing he would "take some time out," Wallace's behavior has continued to attract attention, with former "Celebrity MasterChef" contestant Aggie MacKenzie claiming he made "endless smutty jokes."
Wallace's conduct has faced longstanding concerns, with the BBC revealing that 13 individuals have filed complaints about allegedly inappropriate comments. It was reported that Wallace received a warning after a complaint was made against him in 2018; an internal investigation reportedly determined his behavior was "unacceptable and unprofessional." His lawyers, however, have denied any allegations of sexual harassment. The BBC maintains that it has "robust processes" to address such issues but declined to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation by the "MasterChef" production company. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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