The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV. Wallace, a fixture on BBC TV screens for decades,

The Times reports a BBC boss at the broadcaster warned Wallace in 2017 his behaviour on set was “unacceptable and cannot continue”.

Accusations that the TV presenter made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period have come from 13 different people.

It comes after BBC News sent a letter outlining allegations by 13 people, including Kirsty Wark, that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments.

Gregg Wallace is accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period

Gregg Wallace is to step down as the host of the U.K.'s "MasterChef" while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, Banijay UK has said.

Concerns raised about Gregg Wallace’s “inappropriate” behaviour on a BBC show were ignored, a former producer has claimed.

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”.

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace is accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks and jokes by 13 people over a 17 year period. He has strongly denied the allegations

We are all different’ says Masterchef host after fresh allegations - Host faces allegations of making inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people over a 17-year period