Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he ‘profits off guide to menopause book’ – after blaming ‘middle-class women of a certain age’ for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

As a longtime observer of the entertainment industry, it’s disheartening to see yet another beloved figure embroiled in allegations of inappropriate behavior. Gregg Wallace, a man I once admired for his culinary expertise and charming television presence, now finds himself at the center of a storm of accusations from multiple women.

It appears that Gregg Wallace is earning money from a menopause guide written by an older woman, even though he has criticized “middle-aged women of a certain social class” for contributing to his fall from grace.

60-year-old celebrity chef, who was a judge on MasterChef UK, resigned following allegations by 13 women of inappropriate behavior during filming, an accusation he firmly rejects.

Now it’s been revealed he is selling the book, written by middle-aged nutritional therapist Kat Bright through his website. 

‘Do you find yourself going through menopause and having trouble shedding pounds? Check out this fantastic resource authored by nutrition expert, Kat, who focuses on helping women manage their weight and health during mid-life.’

Here, you’ll discover a wealth of information regarding menopause, understanding the changes happening to your body during this phase, potential factors contributing to difficulty in losing weight, strategies for modifying your lifestyle to facilitate weight loss, and even some delicious recipes to assist you on your journey.

Simultaneously, as reported by The Sun, the book further reveals that Kat, being in her menopausal years, holds a personal interest in assisting women in navigating this phase of their lives.

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

‘She believes that optimal health doesn’t end at 40 and helps women to thrive after 40.’

TopMob have contacted Gregg’s representatives for comment.

In simpler terms, Gregg imprudently decided to respond to a chaotic incident that was captured on video and shared on his Instagram Stories recently.

Speaking to his audience, the ex-BBC host asserted that most criticisms against him originate from a small group of older, upper-class females and stated emphatically, “This is not fair.

He went on to ask: ‘Can you imagine how many women on MasterChef have made sexual remarks or sexual innuendo?’

Ever since those comments were made, I’ve noticed quite a few influential figures publicly denouncing them. For instance, Ulrika Jonsson and Sir Keir Starmer are among the high-profile individuals who’ve spoken out against these remarks in their official statements.

The statement has been transformed into various merchandise options such as printed T-shirts with catchy phrases, pins, brooches, wall art, and mugs that are up for sale on Instagram and Etsy. Women throughout the UK have criticized Gregg for his perceived insensitive and misogynistic remarks.

As a lifestyle advisor, I find myself in a position where an apology is due. My recent remarks on social media have ignited another wave of public discourse, which I deeply regret. The truth is, I made a mistake – one born out of immense stress and intense emotions that clouded my judgment. I’m committed to learning from this experience and striving for a more mindful approach in the future.

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

The U-turn came hours after an insider told TopMob he had ‘gone rogue’ and was ignoring ‘all advice’ about how to salvage his TV career following the scandal.

Gregg expressed his sincere apologies for any offense he may have unintentionally caused with his post the day before, as well as any distress he might have inadvertently inflicted on many individuals.

“When does an apology fail to be a true apology? It occurs when someone like Gregg Wallace expresses regret over past offensive actions only to protect their career, yet shows no remorse for their prolonged inappropriate behavior.

One social media responded: ‘Gregg Wallace did not apologise for his comment and thoughts, he apologised if it caused offence. Standard non apology, apology’.

Originally a greengrocer, this individual is confronted with allegations from at least 13 women, among them Kirsty Wark of Newsnight. The accusations range from wandering around unclothed on set (wearing only a sock over his penis), making inappropriate comments, telling offensive jokes, and touching crew members in an unwanted manner.

Additional assertions involve discussing intimate relationships during filming, requesting phone numbers from females, and persistently inquiring about the practicalities of a lesbian dating scenario from a female who identifies as gay.

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

According to Gregg’s legal team, there is absolutely no truth to the claims suggesting he behaves inappropriately in a sexual manner.

Back in 2012, finding myself moved by the situation, I voiced my concerns directly to the production company behind Masterchef, following an incident where it was reported that Wallace had inappropriately touched a camera assistant. Actress and author Emma Kennedy shared a similar account.

In her post on Thread, the victor of Celebrity MasterChef’s seventh season shared an account of an incident from the 2012 MasterChef competition that she addressed: ‘I expressed my concerns about certain behaviors I witnessed on MasterChef back in 2012. They were aware of it already.’

‘They knew before then and they’ve known since.’ 

According to Georgia Harding, a producer for MasterChef, she expressed worries about questionable conduct displayed by the star during the production of the TV series, as stated in an article published by The Sunday Telegraph.

She claimed that the host frequently stripped in front of fellow workers and made lewd sexual remarks, which were tolerated by both the show’s staff and guests.

Aasmah Mir, a participant in the twelfth season of Celebrity MasterChef, alleges that he made inappropriate comments towards her, asking her to tell a coworker she was a ‘sexy woman’ and told another contestant she handled fish as if she were a perpetrator.

In a written communication, it’s said that she expressed discontent over inappropriate remarks. Upon receiving this letter in November 2017 by Kate Phillips, who currently manages unscripted shows at the BBC, she declared his on-set behavior as ‘not tolerable and must cease’, according to The Sunday Times.

Back in 2017, during the filming of Celebrity MasterChef’s season 12, I found myself caught up in a rather regrettable incident. I apparently made a joke that was in poor taste, relating to rape, which understandably left one of my fellow contestants deeply upset and distressed. Needless to say, an apology was in order, and I wholeheartedly offered one.

Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm
Gregg Wallace sparks fury as he 'profits off guide to menopause book' - after blaming 'middle-class women of a certain age' for his downfall amid sexual misconduct storm

Ulrika Jonsson, the model from the series, recently shared with The Telegraph that she didn’t catch the joke during the show. However, when another participant left the stage, she was informed about the incident that had taken place.

2019 crew members from Gregg Wallace’s Big Weekends, broadcasted on Channel 5, have shared memories of him making several inappropriate remarks towards team members during filming.

One woman said he talked about sex, domination and spanking, and that he was ‘fascinated’ that she dated women and asked her the ‘logistics’ of how it worked.

In a recent encounter during a road trip, I’m said to have displayed pictures of a woman in her undergarments without her explicit consent – an action that I strongly advise against when maintaining respectful and professional relationships with others.

Simultaneously, another female coworker from the Eat Well For Less show on BBC in 2019 remembered him making remarks about his wife being just two years older than her.

“Feel free to visit my car. But are you prepared for people to assume you’ve just left a celebrity’s company?

In a recent accusation, the author of Gregg’s autobiography has claimed that he made inappropriate sexual advances towards her on various instances – at his home, a restaurant, and even in his sports car.

According to Shannon Kyle, author of the 2012 memoir Life On A Plate, this well-known BBC personality opened the door wearing only a towel, subsequently letting it fall, allegedly made deeply disturbing and nauseating sexual comments, and behaved in an inappropriately tactile manner towards her.

Kirsty, the previous host of Newsnight, mentioned that she employed language with a sexual connotation during an appearance on Masterchef’s celebrity version.

On two specific instances, he employed sexually suggestive speech around several individuals, but there was no reciprocal interaction or engagement from anyone present. Instead, his words seemed to travel in only one direction. This was her observation.

‘I think people were uncomfortable and something that I really didn’t expect to happen.’

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