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 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.

Television host Gregg Wallace is to step down as the presenter of the U.K. version of “MasterChef” while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. The show airs on public broadcaster BBC.

High-profile British TV star Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role on MasterChef UK amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

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,

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct by individuals are investigated, the show's production company has said. It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives on Tuesday setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.

BBC News reported that it sent Wallace's representatives a letter on Nov. 26 outlining allegations of inappropriate sexual comments made by 13 individuals