ROD Steward has slammed Greg Wallace as a “bully” who humiliated his wife Penny Lancaster on MasterChef three years ago.
The Sun revealed that the MasterChef co-host, 60, has stepped down from his role amid the BBC investigation.
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Rod Steward criticized Greg Wallace as a ‘thug’Credit: Getty
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Musician lashes out at Greg Wallace over his relationship with wife Penny LancasterCredit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1149136019902794&set=a.262509991898739&locale=en_GB
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The Masterchef co-host, 60, has stepped down from his role amid a BBC investigation Credit: Getty
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Penny appeared on BBC Celebrity MasterChef back in 2021. Credit: BBC
Gregg was first accused of making “inappropriate sexual comments” to a BBC employee on Impossible Celebrities.
Around 13 people who worked with Gregg on a series of shows over a 17-year period have now accused him of making sexual comments, the BBC confirmed today.
The Baby Jane hitmaker, 79, took to social media on Thursday to lash out at Gregg over his relationship with wife Penny, 53.
Former Loose Women panelist Penny appeared on BBC Celebrity MasterChef in 2021.
Rod shared the scathing post, claiming: “So Gregg Wallace has been fired from MasterChef. Kudos to Wallace.
“You humiliated my wife while she was on the show, but you had that, but you broke it off, didn’t you?
“You are a fat, bald, uneducated thug.
“Karma got you.
“Sir Rod Stewart.”
Among the accusers is BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark, who said he told “sexualised” jokes during a 2011 taping of Celebrity MasterChef.
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The broadcaster said it felt strongly that the comments were “really, really misplaced”.
Times Radio presenter and Celebrity MasterChef 2017 contestant Aasmah Mir posted a cryptic message today after the news broke, saying: “Always keep your receipts.”
Other allegations include Gregg being open about his sex life, removing his top in front of junior staff and telling another young colleague not to wear trousers.
BBC News today confirmed it launched an investigation into Gregg in the summer after allegations were made about five shows between 2005 and 2022.
Gregg’s lawyers have called the latest claims false, but the MasterChef host has been asked to step down from the hit cooking series while a separate investigation is carried out.
MasterChef production company Banijay UK said complaints were made this week regarding “historic allegations” of misconduct on the show.
The company has now launched its own “current, external review” of his so-called behaviour.
Recorded episodes of MasterChef: The Professionals with Gregg will continue to air as scheduled despite the development.
The company said: “While this review is ongoing, Gregg Wallace will be stepping down from his role on MasterChef and is committed to co-operating fully throughout the process.
“Banijay UK’s duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations of behavior are made clear to both cast and crew in all productions, with multiple ways of raising concerns, including anonymously, clearly promoted on set.
“Although these are historical allegations, incidents brought to our attention where these expectations have not been met are thoroughly investigated and dealt with appropriately.”
The Sun told how Gregg first got into hot water with BBC bosses in 2018 for taking off his top and bragging about antics.
He was brought to a meeting accused of making “inappropriate sexual comments” to a contributor to the BBC’s Impossible Celebrities game.
Then in 2023 he was accused of being rude to women while working on the BBC’s Inside The Factory.
It follows a series of scandals that have plagued the organization – including Huw Edwards’ child sex crimes and the Strictly Come Dancing abuse investigation.
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BBC News today confirmed it had launched an investigation into Gregg in the summerCredit: BBC
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