Gregg Wallace. Where do we even start? The MasterChef presenter-turned-controversial-figure has spent the past year digging himself deeper into a hole, proving that when it comes to social media rants, no one does it quite like him.
In late 2024, Wallace stepped aside from MasterChef following allegations of inappropriate behaviour spanning 17 years, made by 13 former colleagues. The claims included sexualised jokes, comments about his sex life, and removing his top for a “fashion show”.
Although Wallace issued a statement saying he was “deeply sorry”, the seven-month investigation upheld 45 out of 83 allegations. These included inappropriate sexual language, being in a state of undress, and one instance of unwanted physical contact.
“I challenged the remaining issue of unwanted touching but have had to accept a difference in perception, and I am deeply sorry for any distress caused. It was never intended,” the presenter said. “I never set out to harm or humiliate. I always tried to bring warmth and support to MasterChef, on screen and off.”
The BBC said his return would be “untenable” and confirmed they have no plans to work with him in future.
This week, Gregg has posted another series of rants online, responding to longstanding allegations of inappropriate behavior. While Wallace denies many of the claims in Instagram and TikTok posts, some of the accusations, which range from unwanted physical contact to sexual harassment, have been upheld in previous investigations.
From denying allegations to explaining away behavior and replying to TikTok comments, Wallace seems incapable of keeping quiet. The MasterChef star’s latest rant has given us plenty of baffling excuses to eyebrow-raising claims.
The autism defence
Wallace claimed his recent autism diagnosis partly explains his behaviour, saying it makes him struggle “to read people” and appear “odd” at times. Friends even added that his condition means he cannot wear underwear. It’s creative, but it feels more like a plot twist than an excuse.
No complaints, no problem
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He insisted that during the seven-month investigation, no one complained about sexual harassment. Wallace seems to think a lack of complaints is proof he did nothing wrong, ignoring the many reasons people may not speak up.
0.5 per cent problem
Wallace highlighted that he has worked with roughly 4,000 people, so only 0.5 per cent “found fault” with him. The maths is neat, but the message? Not great.
Denial of exposure
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He doubled down, claiming he “never took his trousers down in front of anybody.” Given the investigation upheld multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour, this one lands somewhere between defiant and delusional.
Middle-class women
The classic: attributing earlier allegations to “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age.” Wallace apologised soon after, but this one will never be forgotten.
Monday’s Instagram rant shows Wallace is still committed to defending himself at all costs. Whether these excuses land or not, they have cemented his reputation for public rants and baffling social media explanations.
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