Ainsley Harriott appears to defend Gregg Wallace after MasterChef allegations
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. I had a great experience.” When asked if he would take over the MasterChef host role in Wallace’s absence, Harriott replied: “It’s a tough gig.” He explained: “Judging food or judging anything is harder. open image in gallery Ainsley Harriott on ‘Celebrity MasterChef’ with host Gregg Wallace Harriott continued: “You have to look at who’s coming forward. Let the world come alive.” Earlier this month, 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. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free open image in gallery Wallace on ‘MasterChef’ On 3 December, Wallace faced fresh allegations with BBC News reporting that one woman said he touched her bottom after an event and another said he pressed his crotch against her while filming on a different show.