Gregg Wallace has acknowledged a supporter who commended his decision to take legal action against the BBC for terminating his role on MasterChef.
The former MasterChef host is pursuing legal recourse against the BBC, having lodged a lawsuit with the High Court that includes a data protection claim against the broadcaster. This move follows his dismissal from the show earlier this year after an investigation substantiated numerous allegations against him, leading to his departure from the long-running series he co-hosted with John Torode.
A report by Banijay UK, the production company behind MasterChef, revealed that a substantial portion of the complaints against Wallace, including instances of inappropriate sexual language and humor, were found to be valid. Wallace admitted the inappropriateness of his behavior but maintained that he was the target of unsubstantiated and exaggerated accusations.
In response to a fan’s Instagram comment expressing support for his legal action, Wallace thanked the individual for their “powerful and courageous” words. Meanwhile, Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, defended the decision to continue airing the current season of MasterChef featuring Wallace and Torode, emphasizing the trust placed in the audience to make viewing choices.
The Mirror has reached out to a BBC representative for a statement regarding this matter.
