MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
Gregg Wallace will be back on TV for the semi-finals of MasterChef: The Professionals just days after he announced he was stepping away from MasterChef following allegations of "inappropriate behaviour".
During the episode, eight chefs will compete to impress Gregg and his fellow judges Monica Galetti and Marcus Wareing for a place in the final six
Earlier in the day, Gregg apologised for claiming complaints about his behaviour came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age", adding he will now "take some time out".
It follows a backlash to the comments made over the weekend with Downing Street saying his response to the accusations was "inappropriate and misogynistic".
The 60-year-old has been accused by 13 people across a range of shows over a 17-year period. Producer Banijay UK is now reviewing the complaints externally.
Gregg's lawyers say "it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature".
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6 mins ago20:09Leah StanfieldAggie Mackenzie said Gregg's 'inappropriate' jokes were 'endless'Aggie Mackenzie, who appeared on Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, told Good Morning Britain: "Those jokes weren't actually directed at me, but they were always smutty and endless.
"It was as if Gregg was some sort of dinosaur. He just can't read the room and seemed to be allowed to carry on in this way, and I actually can't listen to his voice, and it just kind of triggers something in me. It's horrible."
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Gregg Wallace: Aggie Mackenzie on her MasterChef experience 23 mins ago19:52Leah StanfieldWhen is the final of MasterChef: The Professionals?New episodes of MasterChef: The Professionals will air on BBC One on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with the final on Thursday, December 12.
33 mins ago19:42Leah StanfieldGregg's apologyGregg Wallace apologised for claiming complaints about his behaviour came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age", adding he will now "take some time out".
The MasterChef presenter sparked a huge backlash, with Downing Street saying his response to the accusations was "inappropriate and misogynistic".
In his apology, he said on Monday: "I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people.
"I wasn't in a good headspace when I posted it, I've been under a huge amount of stress, a lot of emotion, I felt very alone, under siege yesterday when I posted it.
"It's obvious to me I need to take some time out, now while this investigation is underway. I hope you understand and I do hope you will accept this apology."
Gregg Wallace issued an apology. (Image: BBC) 47 mins ago19:28Leah StanfieldEverything John, Marcus and Monica have said about Gregg WallaceComments made by Gregg Wallace's MasterChef co-stars have resurfaced amid allegations about his behaviour.
Monica Galetti remarked that she "didn't miss" Gregg's jokes during her break from MasterChef: The Professionals and Marcus Wareing said that there are disagreements among the judges.
He said last year: "If it was just me and Monica, then we're good at predicting the winner, but because Gregg is in the mix, it f***s it all up a bit. We have times where we do disagree but everyone's entitled to their point of view."
John Torode also made headlines in 2017 when he claimed he had “never been friends” with Gregg.
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John Torode said he has "never been friends" with Gregg. (Image: Getty) 59 mins ago19:16Leah Stanfield'MasterChef is about more than Gregg Wallace'Responding to speculation about whether tonight's MasterChef semi-final would air, a BBC spokesman said: "MasterChef is life-changing for the chefs that take part and the show is about more than one individual," reports MailOnline.
1 hour ago18:58Leah StanfieldBBC issues update on MasterChef: The ProfessionalsThe BBC has confirmed it will air the Masterchef: The Professionals semi-final tonight despite calls for the programme to be pulled after the complaints about Gregg Wallace.
Four more episodes will follow, with the final airing on Thursday, December 12, as well as two Christmas editions.
MasterChef: The Professionals will air as planned (Image: BBC) 1 hour ago18:56Leah StanfieldGood eveningI’ll be bringing you all the latest developments from the MasterChef: The Professionals semi-final. Please get in touch if you have a story or tips to share. Your thoughts are always welcome.
MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
MasterChef: The Professionals live updates as Gregg Wallace returns to TV amid allegations
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