Gregg Wallace steps away from BBC's MasterChef as presenter faces string of complaints about 'inappropriate sexual comments' - Wallace, 60, is ‘committed to fully cooperating throughout the process’,

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

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct. In a statement, MasterChef producer Banijay UK said it was launching the external review after complaints were made to the BBC this week about Wallace’s behavior.

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.

Gregg Wallace is set to step away from MasterChef while an investigation is conducted into historical misconduct allegations. The star, who has co-judged the show since 2005 alongside spin-offs Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals, is subject to complaints from multiple individuals, according to production company Banijay UK.

MasterChef UK presenter Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role amid an investigation into allegations of historical misconduct. In a formal complaint to the BBC, the alleged victim claimed the British TV star,

The host has stepped aside while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, producers say.

Gregg Wallace, the television presenter, will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct.