BBC Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has thanked fans for “showing support” after he stepped down from the show following allegations he made inappropriate sexual comments over multiple years. Mr Wallace left the BBC programme on Thursday amid claims made by 13 people who worked with him on shows over a 17-year period.

MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has broken his silence after quitting the show amid an investigation into his behaviour. Wallace left the BBC series due to historical misconduct allegations with producers since issuing a statement on the matter.

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC 'MasterChef' amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

A four-month Telegraph investigation has uncovered multiple allegations of sexually inappropriate conduct by Wallace. One of the women has since reported her allegations to the BBC, including mimicking a sexual act on a member of staff and stripping off his clothes in a way that made staff feel uncomfortable.

Gregg Wallace is to step down as the host of the U.K.'s "MasterChef" while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, Banijay UK has said.

Gregg Wallace is accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period

Gregg Wallace steps away from BBC's MasterChef as presenter faces string of complaints about 'inappropriate sexual comments' - Wallace, 60, is ‘committed to fully cooperating throughout the process’,

Gregg Wallace is set to step away from MasterChef while an investigation is conducted into historical misconduct allegations. The star, who has co-judged the show since 2005 alongside spin-offs Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals, is subject to complaints from multiple individuals, according to production company Banijay UK.

High-profile British TV star Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role on MasterChef UK amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct by individuals are investigated, the show's production company has said. It comes after BBC News sent a letter to Wallace’s representatives on Tuesday setting out allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.

Gregg Wallace has “stepped away” from his role as a MasterChef presenter after the BBC began a sexual harassment inquiry following a Telegraph i.