The BBC is pulling its MasterChef Christmas specials after the allegations against presenter Gregg Wallace. On Monday, the corporation had said all MasterChef episodes filmed would be aired as planned, including the festive editions.

The BBC is pulling its “MasterChef” Christmas specials following the allegations made against presenter Gregg Wallace, the latest escalation in an episode that has dominated U.K. headlines. Wallace stepped aside from presenting the U.

The BBC has confirmed it’s pulling two MasterChef Christmas specials that were due to air over the festive period.

The BBC has removed a Celebrity MasterChef Cook Off and Strictly Festive Extravaganza from its festive schedule

The BBC is facing fresh questions over its handling of allegations against Gregg Wallace, after emails emerged showing it was warned about him in 2017. According to the Sunday Times, the broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained about inappropriate comments Wallace had allegedly made during filming of Celebrity MasterChef.

The BBC has confirmed that MasterChef has been dropped from its festive line-up following the news Gregg Wallace has temporarily stepped away from his presenting role on the show.

The British government's culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him.

It comes after BBC News sent a letter outlining allegations by 13 people, including Kirsty Wark, that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments.

The BBC is facing growing scrutiny after a presenter on its popular cookery show drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him

The BBC is under increasing pressure to pull the current series of MasterChef off air amid allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour against Gregg Wallace.

The BBC should consider pausing MasterChef while Gregg Wallace is investigated, an MP has suggested. Rupa Huq, who is also a member of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said the continued broadcast of MasterChef could be "triggering" for the women involved.