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‘MasterChef’ To Continue Rolling Cameras Despite Gregg Wallace Allegations As “Open Secrets” Culture Comes Under The Microscope


Gregg Wallace: 'MasterChef' will continue despite allegations from Kirsty Wark, Rod Stewart and others.

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV. In a letter to BBC News, Wallace’s lawyers denied he engaged in behavior of a “sexually harassing nature.” His spokesperson declined to comment beyond the Banijay UK statement. Bectu head Philippa Childs said the allegations finally emerging after more than 20 years of Wallace being on screen speak to a culture whereby “open secrets are allowed to fester.”

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