Gregg Wallace seeks healing amid misconduct allegations

Gregg Wallace, former MasterChef host, has publicly addressed the impact of historical misconduct allegations that led him to step down from the show and become the subject of an ongoing investigation by production company Banijay UK. Wallace has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles, revealing he contemplated suicide and felt overwhelmed by isolation, stress, and a lack of support from the BBC as the allegations surfaced. He has denied the majority of the claims—including allegations of inappropriate comments and touching—and insisted that many were untrue, expressing regret for previous comments that appeared to target his accusers. Wallace described receiving a 'tidal wave of abuse' on social media and being distressed by the hourly updates of new accusations. In recent statements, he has called for the 'space to heal,' stating he will make no further comments as he focuses on his well-being and family. Both the BBC and Banijay have declined to comment on the ongoing inquiry.