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Gregg Wallace’s Cryptic Regret Post Sparks Controversy Amid Misconduct Allegations

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On Tuesday, Gregg Wallace posted a thoughtful message containing themes of ‘regret‘ and ‘change’, following his recent return to social media platforms.

A controversial television host is facing allegations from multiple colleagues, including a Celebrity MasterChef participant, regarding unsuitable conduct.

60-year-old Gregg firmly denies accusations that involve him making sexually explicit remarks towards his female colleagues.

Through their legal representatives, it was firmly stated that there has been no instance of him exhibiting behavior considered as sexual harassment.

In an attempt to navigate past the recent allegations, I, Gregg, felt compelled to express a thought on my Instagram yesterday. The quote I shared was: “Transition isn’t straightforward, but can we afford not to change?

The picture displayed depicted two railroad platforms labeled “Change” and “Regret,” mirroring the theme of his site, which provides guidance on weight loss, meal plans, and recipes.

A photo was shown with two train platforms named “Change” and “Regret,” symbolizing the essence of his webpage that specializes in offering suggestions for weight loss, meal ideas, and recipes.

This month, Gregg re-emerged on social media platforms following his resignation from MasterChef last year due to accusations of unacceptable conduct.

He departed from the program as television executives probed allegations brought forth by 13 people, among them Kirsty Wark from Newsnight, who accused him of inappropriate and sexually suggestive actions during the production process.

In one of the accusations against him, it was claimed that Gregg exposed his torso by taking off his shirt in the presence of a female coworker, stating he was putting on a ‘fashion demonstration.’ Additionally, there were allegations that he made inappropriate comments about his personal life, specifically regarding intimate matters, during filming.

Having co-hosted MasterChef since 2005, he ultimately resigned after multiple complaints surfaced.

After the controversy, Gregg stopped posting on social media; his latest update was from November 27, which happened to be a day prior to when the accusations were widely reported.

Following several months away, an unanticipated comeback took place as he shared a step-by-step video demonstrating the preparation of protein pancakes with his audience.

In the ensuing days, he has disclosed additional recipes such as a healthy pizza variant, lentil curry, and a breakfast-style crumble.

Fans flooded the comments section, ecstatic over his return to social media. 

They said: ‘Nice to see you back Greg. We’ve missed your 7am stories!!’

‘Back where you belong,’

‘Here he is! Good to have you back pal,’

‘I’ve missed you, welcome back,’

‘Good to see a post from your good self, hope you are doing marvelously,’

‘Good to see you back GW. Hope you’re well pal.’

Gregg is currently under investigation by the BBC amid a raft of allegations about his misconduct.

At first, he appeared optimistic when confronted with accusations. He responded by posting on Instagram, stating that most of them originated from middle-aged women of a particular demographic.

He further questioned, “Would it be possible to estimate the number of female contestants on MasterChef who have made suggestive comments or hints?

After that, various notable figures such as TV host Ulrika Jonsson and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, among others, have publicly criticized his comments in their respective statements.

The former greengrocer later apologised for the controversial comments which caused a PR storm.

The presenter facing criticism explained about his comment on upper-class women: “At the time I shared it, I wasn’t in a mentally healthy state. I’ve been dealing with an immense amount of pressure and strong emotions.

In 2015, a woman named Lisa (not her true identity revealed), who was involved with the BBC show Eat Well for Less, has stepped forward to make accusations against Wallace.

She told the BBC Wallace ‘touched her inappropriately’ when they were filming in a supermarket.

According to her, he bumped into me at the cashier, and inappropriately touched my backside with both his waist and genitals, followed by a smirk and a comment, “Oh, you enjoyed that, didn’t you.

He responded in a unique manner; typically, others might have apologized and asked if they could pass, which would have been acceptable.

Additionally, Lisa asserted that she persisted in her work despite an uneasy feeling, referring to it as “unsettling and distasteful.” She mentioned bringing up this issue with a superior colleague, yet no action seemed to be taken afterward.

According to Banijay, there’s no evidence that this incident was ever brought up during discussions at RDF Television, the production company behind Eat Well For Less.

A second woman claims that she came across Wallace while working at an event in 2022.

Sarah, who is simply referred to as such, maintains that Wallace requested her to escort him to the parking lot following the conclusion of the event.

In our descent, he began to encircle me with his arm and whispered, “Come on, take my hand, isn’t it tempting to be beside me?” She shared this with the BBC.

Additionally, there are allegations such as discussing intimate details about his personal relationships at work, requesting phone numbers from women, and persistently inquiring about the practicalities of dating other women to a lesbian individual.

According to Gregg’s legal team, it is completely untrue that he behaves in a manner that could be considered as sexual harassment.

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2025-02-11 19:25

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