Gregg Wallace’s suspension from a London club marks a dramatic development following serious allegations.
- The Home Grown club in Marylebone, favoured by tech figures, suspended Wallace due to claims about his past behaviour.
- Fresh accusations of inappropriate conduct have arisen, linking Wallace’s actions to his time on MasterChef.
- The BBC has responded by suspending scheduled MasterChef broadcasts featuring Wallace.
- In response to these allegations, Wallace has stepped down from his MasterChef presenting role.
Gregg Wallace, a television personality known for his role in MasterChef, finds himself at the centre of serious allegations, leading to his suspension from the Home Grown club in Marylebone. This club, frequented by notable tech entrepreneurs and investors, has distanced itself from Wallace following accusations regarding his behaviour over the past ten years.
Reports have surfaced detailing inappropriate sexual behaviour by Wallace, with claims made by over a dozen individuals concerning incidents from his time involved with MasterChef. These allegations include unwanted physical contact and inappropriate comments, prompting the club to revoke his membership temporarily.
In alignment with the rising allegations, the BBC is conducting an investigation into Wallace’s conduct, which has resulted in the cancellation of several upcoming MasterChef broadcasts initially scheduled for later this month. The allegations primarily concern his actions during the filming of the popular cooking show.
The decision by Wallace to step down from presenting MasterChef highlights the gravity of the situation, as further claims surfaced this week. A woman alleged Wallace touched her inappropriately, while others accused him of making offensive remarks.
Despite the allegations, Wallace initially described the claims as originating from ‘a handful of middle-class women of a certain age’ before issuing an apology for these comments. The progression of these events has brought significant attention to both Wallace and the Home Grown club.
The Home Grown club, established as part of the Home House Collection in 2019, is a private establishment that hosts high-profile events aimed at entrepreneurs and business leaders. Noteworthy figures like ex-Dragons’ Den investor Piers Linney and other influential individuals are among its ambassadors.
The unfolding allegations against Gregg Wallace have led to serious repercussions, impacting both his career and affiliations.
