Gregg Wallace has reportedly admitted 'defeat' and accepted his career is over amid claims of sexual misconduct and groping.
MasterChef judge Wallace, 60, has stepped away from presenting the cookery show after producer Banijay UK announced it would be launching an external review into historical allegations of misconduct. Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark is among many others who have accused Gregg of making inappropriate sexual comments.
The claims are across a 17-year period and include inappropriate comments and two claims of groping crew members. He has denied any wrongdoing as his lawyers said "it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature." Wallace was also criticised for suggesting the allegations against him came from 'middle-class women of a certain age' in a now-deleted Instagram video.
The TV presenter and chef later apologised for the comments he made but continues to deny any allegations of wrongdoing. Amid the ongoing investigation, it has been claimed that Wallace told friends that he 'accepts his TV career is basically at an end'.
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BBC /Shine TV)A source claimed to MailOnline that Wallace is being 'quite reflective and pragmatic' about the investigation into his behaviour. He has reportedly concluded that he 'had a good run and done well for a bloke who was basically a greengrocer.' The Mirror has reached out to to his reps for comment.
It comes as The Sun claimed Wallace has "quietly conceded" that he has "lost everything" and knows that there is a possibility he will be fired from MasterChef. The unnamed source added that the judge knows he will have to "step aside" and "has come to terms with it."
Last week, Banijay UK - the producers of MasterChef - said in a statement: "It is important to note, that MasterChef welfare processes are regularly adapted and strengthened and there are clear protocols to support both crew and contributors. These include multiple ways of reporting issues, including anonymously. HR contact details are promoted, and contributors are assigned a point of contact on set available to discuss any issues or concerns."
Meanwhile, BBC bosses said the corporation will not "tolerate behaviour that falls below the standards we expect" and will continue to champion "a culture that is kind, inclusive and respectful." In the message sent to staff by the corporation's director-general Tim Davie, and Charlotte Moore, the BBC's chief content officer, on Friday last week, they further said that they would be supporting Banijay UK with their investigation and added: "It is critical that every part of the BBC upholds our values including where companies are working with us."
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