A Downing Street spokesperson has weighed in on “MasterChef” U.K. host Gregg Wallace’s response to misconduct allegations against him, calling it “inappropriate and misogynistic.” According to BBC News,

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct

Wallace was made to step down from presenting the famous cooking show, after an investigation began by the BBC into complaints against him 'in relation to historical allegations of misconduct', from some people who had worked with the presenter in the past, according to the show's producer, Banijay.

The BBC should consider pausing Masterchef while Gregg Wallace is investigated, an MP has suggested. Rupa Huq, who is also a member of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said the continued broadcast of Masterchef could be "triggering" for the women involved.

Wallace's latest statement follows a BBC News report that detailed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments made by 13 people who worked with him

MasterChef should be pulled from TV as the BBC investigate the Gregg Wallace complaints, Labour MP Rupa Huq has suggested. Here is the latest.

The BBC is facing fresh questions over its handling of allegations against Gregg Wallace, after emails emerged showing it was warned about him in 2017. According to the Sunday Times, the broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained about inappropriate comments Wallace had allegedly made during filming of Celebrity MasterChef.

The BBC was warned of Gregg Wallace allegedly making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in 2022, it has been claimed. Director and producer Dawn Elrick said she sent a letter to the corporation with a number of anonymous accounts from people who alleged they “have experienced sexism within the TV industry”.

The BBC is facing a mutiny from its own staff after it emerged that bosses knew of allegations against Gregg Wallace as far back as 2012.

BBC News revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour against the MasterChef presenter, with the complainants a range of ages.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace stepped down from his role of presenter on the BBC show this week after complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct. And now many can't he