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BBC Cuts Ties With Gregg Wallace Following Inappropriate Conduct Investigation: Former Host’s ‘Return to “MasterChef” Is Untenable’


The BBC has officially severed ties with longtime 'MasterChef' presenter Gregg Wallace following an independent investigation into his conduct.

The BBC has officially severed ties with longtime “ MasterChef ” presenter Gregg Wallace following the publication of an independent investigation into his conduct, marking the end of his 20-year tenure on the flagship culinary competition series. The corporation stated it has not yet made a final decision on broadcasting the series that was filmed last year, acknowledging this is “disappointing for fans of the show and those who took part.” Banijay U.K. will consult further with amateur contestants at an appropriate time, according to the BBC. Wallace’s departure ends a two-decade partnership with co-host John Torode that helped establish “MasterChef” as a cornerstone of BBC One’s programming and spawned multiple international versions of the format.

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