Rod Stewart has branded Gregg Wallace a “stubby, bald, ill-mannered bully” following allegations of historic misconduct against the TV presenter.
Today (November 28), it was announced that Wallace will be leaving his post. Chef while the allegations are investigated.
The show's production company, Banijay UK, said a series of complaints had been made to the BBC this week by “individuals regarding historical allegations of misconduct while working with Gregg Wallace on the 'one of our shows'.
It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace's representatives earlier this week alleging allegations of inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people who worked with him on various shows over a 17-year period.
The company said the 60-year-old, a co-presenter and judge on the popular cooking show since 2005, was “committed to fully cooperating throughout the process”.
Wallace's lawyers also said it was completely false that he engaged in behavior of a sexually harassing nature (via BBC News).
Now, Stewart has shared his thoughts in a new Instagram post shared this afternoon. The singer wrote: “So Greg Wallace gets fired from Master Chef. Good riddance Wallace…
“You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you cut that bit out, didn't you? » he continued. Penny Lancaster, Stewart's wife, appeared on the celebrity spin-off of the cooking show in 2021.
Stewart then called Wallace a “stubby, bald, ill-mannered bully,” before adding, “Karma got you.”
Presenter Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity chef candidate in 2011, alleged that Wallace told “sexualized” jokes during filming.
Other allegations include Wallace speaking openly about his sex life, taking off his top in front of a worker saying he wanted to “give her a fashion show” and telling a young co-worker he wasn't wearing boxer shorts under his jeans. .
Banijay UK said in a statement to BBC News: “While these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or our parent company Banijay UK, we believe it is appropriate to conduct an immediate external review to fully and impartially investigate.
“While this review is underway, Gregg Wallace will leave his role at MasterChef and is committed to cooperating fully throughout the process. Banijay UK's duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations for behavior are made clear to cast and crew on all productions, with multiple ways to raise concerns, including anonymously, clearly promoted on set.
“While these are historical allegations, incidents brought to our attention in which these expectations are not met are thoroughly investigated and handled appropriately. »
The statement added: “If anyone would like to speak to us or raise any issues or concerns, they can contact speakupbanijayuk.com in confidence. »
The Pennsylvania the news agency also reported that recorded episodes of MasterChef: the professionals featuring Wallace will air as scheduled, with the next episode set to air tonight (November 28).
Wallace presented Chef alongside John Torode since 2005, as well as its spin-offs Celebrity chef et MasterChef: the professionals.
