Gregg Wallace's ghostwriter Shannon Kyle claims star 'made sex suggestions' and 'touched her inappropriately' but she 'pushed on through as she was worried about losing the job'

The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace's autobiography has accused the MasterChef presenter of sexually harassing her on multiple occasions in his house, at a restaurant and in his sports car. It comes as Wallace's co-host John Torode said he found the recent allegations 'truly upsetting' - but notably failed to speak up in support of his embattled co-host. The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace's autobiography has accused the MasterChef presenter of sexually harassing her Speaking to BBC Newsnight, Shannon Kyle said Wallace openly spoke about his sex life and touched her inappropriately Shannon Kyle wrote Wallace's 2012 memoir Life On A Plate, but alleges he behaved inappropriately Lawyers representing Wallace told MailOnline: 'Our client has denied that he has engaged in any such behaviour, and he specifically denies any sexual misconduct with Ms Kyle.' Torode broke his silence yesterday John Torode said in a statement on Instagram that the 'thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear' BBC MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace, in a publicity photo issued on November 26 for this year's now-cancelled Masterchef Christmas special Ms Kyle says she then asked Wallace: 'Look, can you just go and get dressed?' It comes as Wallace's co-host John Torode said he found the recent allegations 'truly upsetting' on Wednesday.