[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

what I cannot get my head around and pardon me because I rarely watched Masterchef or its Celeb version but when I did, John Torode was the Star and Wallace was his side kick, what was it about him that made them keep him on for so long, its not like he is easy on the eye, or witty or funny, so I just dont get it at all....Helen Lederer did a piece where she said she went into Celebrity Masterchef thinking she would have a laugh with the hosts but having a laugh was saved for the male guests, she contrasted it to going on the Chase where Bradley Walsh treats everyone equally...its all so bizarre that they let him continue for so long

aw glad to hear Bradley really is a nice guy, I like him a lot

[Nicky91]

John Torode has always been the main star of Masterchef tbh, i also don't know why he isn't more involved with the professionals show alongside Marcus, Monica instead of Gregg (whom with all honesty is just a vegetable farmer, not an actual chef)


that said i always found Gregg more in his place in shows like How It's Made, or Eat Well for Less


in terms of Gregg's replacement, how about John's wife Lisa Faulkner for Celeb Masterchef, and for the civilian masterchef series Gino D'Acampo would be a decent choice i think (has already worked on another BBC show Ready Steady Cook as one of the chefs + he got more experience as a presenter now too)

[GiRTh]

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This aged well

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Christmas Spirit

I guess the only way is to scowl at people. Seriously though...I never knew Greg Wallace was like that, sounds like it's over for him now.

I never knew that Gregg was like that either.

You never truly know what people in the Showbiz world are like though.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

what I cannot get my head around and pardon me because I rarely watched Masterchef or its Celeb version but when I did, John Torode was the Star and Wallace was his side kick, what was it about him that made them keep him on for so long, its not like he is easy on the eye, or witty or funny, so I just dont get it at all....Helen Lederer did a piece where she said she went into Celebrity Masterchef thinking she would have a laugh with the hosts but having a laugh was saved for the male guests, she contrasted it to going on the Chase where Bradley Walsh treats everyone equally...its all so bizarre that they let him continue for so long

Gregg's a hunk.

[bots]

20 years ago or so, people on TV were always given an unwarranted level of respect, just for appearing on the TV. Wallace is still judged under that criteria. These days, it's completely different

[Ammi]

…I think that it’s actually more about the money, honey than anything…if the viewing figures and popularity have sustained then I think that sadly that’s what would have over-ruled and so maybe lots of placating or even warning words to Gregg …but a calming of complaints and situations etc…had it all been revealed when it should have and had any appropriate actions been implemented and ‘that boat been overturned’ when it should have been overturned because of what females were being subjected to…then there is such a risk of a fast descent in popularity…but these things obviously can’t be contained forever…but I think that money is sadly always the deciding factor….

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Pigeon Lady

…I think that it’s actually more about the money, honey than anything…if the viewing figures and popularity have sustained then I think that sadly that’s what would have over-ruled and so maybe lots of placating or even warning words to Gregg …but a calming of complaints and situations etc…had it all been revealed when it should have and had any appropriate actions been implemented and ‘that boat been overturned’ when it should have been overturned because of what females were being subjected to…then there is such a risk of a fast descent in popularity…but these things obviously can’t be contained forever…but I think that money is sadly always the deciding factor….

Agree with this.

His ghost writer said in the interview that she wasnt a 'middle class woman of a certain age' when she did Wallaces book but she is now. She thought that she couldn't speak out when she was younger and new to the busniness.

[Zizu]

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[arista]

[Ammi]

…now the accusations are of him sending ‘gross texts and creepy voice mails’ to a female reporter…so for sure, it’s looking more like done days for him in terms of a TV career…

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Pigeon Lady

…now the accusations are of him sending ‘gross texts and creepy voice mails’ to a female reporter…so for sure, it’s looking more like done days for him in terms of a TV career…

Bloody hell! Gregg really wanted to go out in infamy.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Santa Goth

Bloody hell! Gregg really wanted to go out in infamy.

I expect loads more ‘young’ women to come forward in the following months

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Zizu

I expect loads more ‘young’ women to come forward in the following months

I'm disappointed in Gregg tbh.

I always thought that he was one of the good guys in Showbiz.

[Zizu]

I read somewhere that some of the factories he filmed that series “In the Factory” … made complaints

[Ammi]

Grace Dent tipped to replace Gregg Wallace as MasterChef host amid misconduct allegations…


https://uk.yahoo.com/news/grace-dent...093720765.html

[Zizu]

The company memo from Nestle reveals BBC knew about 'unacceptable' behaviour from Gregg Wallace on factory show last year…[/B]

The BBC was alerted to Gregg Wallace's "unacceptable" behaviour while filming Inside The Factory more than a year and a half ago, Sky News can confirm.

A memo to staff at the Nestle factory in York shows concerns were raised with both the broadcaster and production company Voltage TV after Wallace's final visit in February 2023.

The memo, which was shared on the company intranet, says the "experience of some of the team taking part in the filming had not been a pleasant one" and had "compromised" Nestle's values.

An accompanying letter from Nestle's head of media relations to the factory manager states: "We have written to the production company... and spoken to the BBC to bring our unacceptable experience to their attention in the hope that it is not repeated in other workplaces around the UK."

While the letter does not name Wallace directly, it is understood to be in reference to him.

Wallace, who is best known for being a MasterChef presenter, is facing allegations of inappropriate behaviour from more than a dozen people across a range of shows over a 17-year period.

His lawyers have said it's "entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature".

Wallace quit as co-presenter of Inside the Factory in March 2023, saying he intended to focus on other TV commitments, and his young son, who is autistic.

At the time, there were reports the 60-year-old former greengrocer had offended some staff at the York factory with inappropriate comments.

The company's memo reiterates a "zero-tolerance approach towards any allegation of discrimination, harassment or bullying of any kind in the workplace, whether this be by an employee, contractor, or visitor".

It was the programme's fifth visit to a Nestle site and its third to York, but the memo says "we will not be working with Inside the Factory again in the future" as the show "did not meet our high standards of respect".

"We will not tolerate any kind of racism, misogyny, homophobia, bullying, exclusion or harassment and we have strict policies in place to deal swiftly and decisively with this kind of behaviour," the memo adds.

Sky News has contacted representatives for Wallace, and the BBC and Voltage TV for comment.

Earlier on Tuesday, the BBC confirmed it was pulling three repeat episodes of Inside The Factory from the Christmas schedule.

It told Sky News it would not be removing them from iPlayer "at this stage".

Two celebrity MasterChef Christmas specials have also been removed from the schedule.

Wallace has temporarily stepped down from the cooking show while the complaints are externally reviewed by a law firm.

Groping allegation

More allegations against the presenter surfaced on Tuesday - with two women claiming Wallace had inappropriately touched them.

One told the BBC he "groped" her bottom, while another alleged he laughed after touching her bottom "with his waist and penis" when brushing past her.

A third claimed Wallace's penis was partially exposed in his dressing room in what she felt was a "power play".

The Guardian also reported a complaint that he once asked a sign language interpreter to translate "big boobs" and "sexy bum" in front of the audience at the BBC Good Food Show.

Sky News has also asked the BBC and Wallace's representatives for comment on these claims.

An increasing number of people have accused the presenter of inappropriate sexual comments in recent days, including a former contestant who told Sky News one remark left her crying in the toilets.

Jackie Kearney said she had been "troubled" by Wallace's "household favourite status" as she felt he was "a bit of a sleaze behind closed doors".

Another former contestant told Sky News the claims are just the "tip of the iceberg" when it comes to MasterChef.

He claimed to have witnessed a "toxic environment" on set and the problem was "larger" than just the presenter.

On Sunday, Wallace responded with a social media video dismissing his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age".

The remark prompted a huge backlash, with even Downing Street commenting.

He apologised in another clip on Monday, saying he "wasn't in a good head space" when he posted the previous video.

Read more:
What are the allegations - and what has Wallace said?
'Middle-aged women': An epic failure in crisis management

What have the BBC and producers said?

Banijay UK has appointed law firm Lewis Silkin to lead the investigation.

A spokesperson said the company takes complaints "incredibly seriously" but will not comment on individual allegations while the external investigation is ongoing.

"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," the Banijay spokesperson said.

"These include multiple ways of reporting issues, including anonymously."

In response to reports multiple complaints had been raised with the BBC, a source for the corporation said it would not comment on individuals or any internal HR processes, but that it would be "wrong to report the BBC has done nothing if or when matters have been raised with us - not least because it is already being widely reported there were interventions in both 2017 and 2018 where action was taken".

Last week, a BBC spokesperson said any issues raised are taken seriously and there are "robust processes in place" to deal with them.

"We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated," they said.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Ammi

Grace Dent tipped to replace Gregg Wallace as MasterChef host amid misconduct allegations…


https://uk.yahoo.com/news/grace-dent...093720765.html

Yes, she has the job.

[arista]

BBC now has the Big Problem,
of the Series that they have recorded with Greg Wallace.


Many are saying it can not be shown
Now the BBC has sacked him.

[arista]

Front Pages from Weds, yesterday

[arista]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...ct-claims.html

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by arista

BBC now has the Big Problem,
of the Series that they have recorded with Greg Wallace.


Many are saying it can not be shown
Now the BBC has sacked him.

I would still show it personally.

It's only fair to the contestants to show it.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock

I would still show it personally.

It's only fair to the contestants to show it.

I assume it could be on iPlayer only?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by arista

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...ct-claims.html

the fact that he wears a watch like that to a gym really does say it all about this roaster

[bots]

the gaslighting from him is insane