Gregg Wallace 'has an inability to wear underwear' friends claim, as he's sacked from BBC
The BBC claim that 50 more people have come forward with fresh allegations against former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace - among them is a claim of groping, which he denies
Gregg Wallace has been sacked from BBC's MasterCher
Friends of Gregg Wallace have suggested that his autism may have contributed to the behaviour at the centre of the allegations, that ultimately led to his dismissal from the BBC's MasterChef after 21 years.
It is claimed another effect of his autism is an exaggerated sensory experience, which means he has an 'inability to wear underwear because of his autistic hypersensitivity to labels and tight clothing'.
The BBC presenter took a break away from his on-screen duties back in November, following complaints by 13 individuals alleging inappropriate sexual remarks spread over 17 years.
New claims have since emerged, with at least 50 people accusing him of uncomfortable encounters across various shows and locations, according to BBC News.
Reports include a MasterChef employee alleging she was groped by Gregg, which left her "absolutely horrified".
Gregg Wallace apologised for using inappropriate language, but denied the more serious claims
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An additional account claims that he exposed himself by pulling down his trousers in a dressing room, an act the unnamed person described as "disgusting and predatory".
Gregg has vehemently refuted these claims. According to friends of the former BBC star, he withdrew from socialising with the team and "stopped telling jokes" as he "didn't know what was right and what crossed the line".
"Gregg is guilty of bad jokes and rough humour," a source previously said. "But so many people on the show talked openly about suspecting that he had autism for years before he got his diagnosis.
"To sack him now when they were well aware of his condition is outrageous. He's going to take them to the cleaners."
The fresh allegations have emerged just days before the result of a report on separate claims made last year. MasterChef's production company Banijay commissioned an investigation into Gregg, which was overlooked by legal firm Lewis Silkin.
Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef and Inside the Factory
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The former greengrocer has apologised for "using inappropriate language" in a statement, though says he has been cleared of "the most serious and sensational accusations made against me".
In the lengthy post on his page, Gregg also claimed his employers did not investigate his disability, stating: "My neurodiversity, now formally diagnosed as autism, was suspected and discussed by colleagues across countless seasons of MasterChef.
"Yet nothing was done to investigate my disability or protect me from what I now realise was a dangerous environment for over twenty years. That failure is now being quietly buried."
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He concluded "I was tried by media and hung out to dry well before the facts were established. The full story of this incredible injustice must be told and it is very much a matter of public interest."
Efforts have been made to reach out to Gregg Wallace's representatives for a statement.
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It's fast, interactive, and all about what fans want to know - right when it matters most. The Women's Football Show Want to keep across who's scoring bangers, topping the table or fighting for survival? The Women's Football Show has highlights of every Women's Super League fixture. Watch it first on BBC iPlayer from 9pm and on BBC One at 11.30pm, every Sunday of match weeks, after Match of the Day. Current and former players and managers join each week to dissect the action from the biggest games. Fans can also keep up to date with women's football news, features and analysis and our popular live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app. And across social media too, including our dedicated women's football TikTok account: @BBCWomensFootball. 606 Every weekend, join dynamic duo Chris Sutton and Robbie Savage as they take calls from you, the fans, about the latest footballing action. BBC Radio 5 Live's iconic 606 puts audiences at its heart, providing a place for rapid, fan-led discussion of that day's fixtures. Join Chris every Saturday evening and Chris and Robbie every Sunday evening on BBC Radio 5 Live and Sounds. Monday Night Club The ever-popular Monday Night Club returns for the new season, as Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and guests analyse and debate the weekend's football. Audiences can follow the show across BBC Sport's platforms, by listening on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds or watching via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website. Don't forget… All of this is all of this is alongside Match of the Day every Saturday and Sunday of match weeks, with highlights available at the earlier time of 8pm on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Other Ways To Keep Up With The Game BBC Sport Website, app & social media accounts Get ready, follow and react to games every week by locking into BBC Sport's digital channels throughout the season. Ahead of the action, find squad news, club press conferences and score predictions on the website, app and social media, plus the latest episodes of The Wayne Rooney Show and The Football Interview will both be available to watch online – putting everything you need to prepare for an epic weekend of football in one place. Keep up to date with fixtures from across the football pyramid via BBC Sport's industry leading live commentary pages, and with dedicated reporters at some of the Premier League's biggest clubs, you can be across breaking news as it happens. For a deeper dive into the results, fans can read in-depth analysis, tactical discussion and reaction to the weekend's biggest talking points from BBC Sport's world-class football journalists on the website. Or, if you miss any of the action, every goal from every Premier League game is available to watch from 8pm, with clips of the biggest moments also on BBC Sport's social media accounts. Sami Mokbel, BBC Sport Senior Football Correspondent says: 'The new season promises to be one of the most exciting Premier League campaigns yet. Hype and anticipation is sky high amongst fans at this time of the summer and BBC Sport's expert team will bring you in-depth coverage of all the twists and turns over the next nine months." BBC Football pundit, Troy Deeney, will share his Premier League team and manager of the week after every round of Premier League matches this season. Follow online at or @BBCSport on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X as well as @BBCWomensFootball on TikTok. Football Daily Podcast Football Daily is the place for the best analysis, reaction and debate, whatever your footballing passion. Covering everything from the Premier League and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football. Dropping every day on BBC Sounds, podcasts include Monday Night Club, Premier League Review, The Commentator's View, 72+ : The EFL Podcast and Euroleagues. Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave also return to test their fantasy football skills in The FPL Podcast. BBC Women's Football Weekly BBC Women's Football Weekly is the home of women's football on BBC Sounds. Each week, Ben Haines and former Lioness Ellen White will be joined by the biggest names in women's football to discuss the latest news, fixtures and transfers from the Women's Super League and beyond. The Tooney & Russo Show with Vick Hope The podcast has returned for a hotly anticipated second series. There are 10 new episodes available on BBC Sounds where European Champions, England teammates and best friends, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, talk about their lives on and off the pitch. All episodes are available now on BBC Sounds and BBC Sport YouTube. Last Pundit Standing 12 of the UK's most-passionate football fanatics, who love creating content about the beautiful game on their social media channels, have been selected to battle for a coveted role as a BBC Sport contributor. Co-hosted by ex-Premier League player Troy Deeney and leading football YouTuber James Lawrence Allcott, the series sees the potential pundits whittled down through a series of high-stakes tasks, to see who will make it all the way to the final whistle and emerge victorious. All episodes are available now on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport YouTube. Watch Last Pundit Standing on BBC iPlayer Follow for more
