Richard Osman issues Gregg Wallace apology amid MasterChef scandal
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Richard Osman has apologised for defending Gregg Wallace ahead of allegations against the MasterChef host. Since news broke of the investigation, several stars to have appeared on Celebrity MasterChef, including former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark, have hit out at the host for alleged remarks they heard when they were filming episodes – with comedian Katy Brand addressing being subjected to a “crass” comment made by the former host that went viral online soon after. I apologise for that.” open image in gallery Richard Osman has apologised for defending Gregg Wallace ahead of the allegations against him Last week, Banijay UK, the production company behind MasterChef, announced that Wallace would be “stepping away” from his role on the BBC show following complaints from individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct. open image in gallery Gregg Wallace BBC News reported that his lawyers strongly denied “he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature”.
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