The Sun reports that despite ongoing investigations into allegations of inappropriate sexual comments, Gregg Wallace is set to appear on the semi-finals of MasterChef: The Professionals. The TV chef's return comes as the show prepares for its new series, with his production company, Banijay UK, confirming he will temporarily step away from his role.
The Sun understands MasterChef's Christmas special and the ongoing series of The Professionals will go ahead.
Allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.She told the BBC: "There were two occasions in particular where he used sexualised language in front of a number of people.Traitors' Charlotte threatens to take ex Conor Maynard to court over babyGregg's lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature.
The TV star said: "With reference to what's in the newspapers, these allegations were investigated by the BBC six years ago."I repeat, not sexual. Thank you everybody for your time. Masterchef's production company Banijay UK 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.Baby born 'red raw, looking burnt & blind' after catching cold sore virus in womb
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