Whistleblower Claims Gregg Wallace's Inappropriate Behavior Went Unchecked by BBC

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Allegations against Gregg Wallace, the prominent TV presenter of *MasterChef* and *Eat Well for Less*, have intensified as a former producer has come forward, accusing him of inappropriate conduct. Georgia Harding, who worked on *MasterChef* between 2014 and 2015 and later on *Eat Well for Less*, has publicly raised concerns about his behavior, claiming it was dismissed at the time as part of his personality.  

 

 

Harding alleges that Wallace undressed in front of colleagues despite having access to a private changing room and frequently made inappropriate sexual jokes in the presence of the crew and show participants. She stated, “It was like ‘oh, that’s Gregg.’” According to her, this casual dismissal of his actions created a culture where his behavior was normalized. Harding further described how Wallace often spoke about sex, flaunted his physique, and maintained an overly familiar demeanor with some contestants on set. “He would show off his ‘muscles’ from having a personal trainer. It made us feel uncomfortable,” she said.  

 

The controversy has also extended to interactions with participants. One woman who appeared on *Eat Well for Less* shared her own experience, saying Wallace behaved in a way that made her and others uneasy. “He was too close to me and made inappropriate comments about sex,” she revealed. On one occasion, Wallace reportedly questioned why people weren’t laughing at his jokes, remarking they should because he was the “talent.”  

 

These allegations are part of a growing list of accusations against Wallace. Earlier this year, he stepped back from his high-profile role on *MasterChef* after the BBC launched an inquiry into claims of sexual misconduct. The investigation began following a formal complaint made to the broadcaster by a woman regarding an incident from over a decade ago. In this case, Wallace allegedly held the woman’s head and mimicked a sex act while she was kneeling to clean a mark off his trousers.  

 

One person who reportedly witnessed this alleged incident has spoken with both the BBC and journalists. Harding’s claims and other allegations have prompted *The Telegraph* to investigate Wallace’s behavior for over four months. The outlet has interviewed more than 20 people, including former contestants and production staff, who have alleged inappropriate conduct by Wallace across various BBC programs.  

 

Among these allegations is a claim by a former *MasterChef* contestant that Wallace groped her while she was cooking on the show. She told *The Sun* that she moved away after the incident, only for Wallace to call her a “stupid cow” when she later scalded her hand.  

 

The BBC has yet to comment publicly on the ongoing investigation, which has placed Wallace’s future in television under intense scrutiny. Despite the growing chorus of accusations, the network’s handling of these claims remains a focal point for critics, particularly given Harding’s assertion that her initial complaints were dismissed. “Nothing was done,” she said, highlighting what she described as an acceptance of Wallace’s behavior at the time.

 

As the inquiry unfolds, these revelations again raise pressing questions about accountability within the entertainment industry and the mechanisms in place to address allegations of misconduct.  

 

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph | Sky News 2024-12-02

 

 

 

[Keeps]

Never liked him. Very creepy. He reminds me too much of Zippy from Rainbow to take him seriously.

 

[Thingamabob]

Amazing that this inconsequential and uninteresting story about nothing much is ongoing headline news in the UK.