Gregg Wallace admits suicidal thoughts amid misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef host, has shared the emotional toll he faced after stepping down due to historical allegations of inappropriate behavior from 13 women. Wallace admitted he experienced suicidal thoughts and severe distress amid a storm of media scrutiny, social isolation, and lack of direct support from the BBC. He denies allegations of sexual harassment and walking naked on set, though he acknowledges making inappropriate jokes and that his intentions may have been misunderstood. Wallace's wife has supported him, and he revealed a recent autism diagnosis, clarifying it is not an excuse for his behavior but offers some personal explanation. An external investigation is ongoing, with findings expected soon, and Wallace has publicly apologized for previously blaming the accusations on 'middle-class women of a certain age.' The controversy also deeply affected Wallace's family, particularly his late mother, who struggled to understand the backlash against him.