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I’ve always watched Masterchef but I can say I have never been a fan of Gregg Wallace, aside from his hideous open mouthed grin he always seemed to be someone I would not like if we met. Now he has hit the headlines and further compounded it by his ill judged defense. The BBC again covers itself in glory by failing to act on past complaints, will they ever learn?
The more I know the less I understand.
Only ever briefly seen him in a couple of things, comes across as an annoying pillock but not much moreso than many other TV ‘personalities’.
Once again the BBC seemingly protecting its star ‘talent’ at the expense of ordinary people. I’m not the organisation’s biggest critic but it is unacceptable that this keeps happening. He’s not the first and I’d be very surprised if he’s the last. It’s not just a BBC problem either but they do seem to have a suspiciously large number over the years.
As is often the case, it’s one rule for them and another for us. If I did some of the things he’s alleged to have done at work then I’d be out on my arse in five minutes flat and rightly so.
I have said hello to him once or twice. He used to own a restaurant in the area of London where I lived, so I used to see him at the local railway station sometimes.
He didn’t do himself any favours with his social media performance yesterday. If there was a possible way back for him before that, there almost certainly isn’t now.
I wonder why this has taken so long to surface? I would have thought the likes of Kirsty Wark had more influence in the BBC than Wallace does. He was hardly in a position to ruin her career.
I suspect his television career is dead even if this comes to nothing.
The BBC state “any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated”. Well they have tolerated this for some time so I wonder what these standards are?The more I know the less I understand.
I’ve thnkfully had no exposure to Wallace other than as a most irritating presenter of ‘Inside the Factory’ which, despite him, was quite good as I find it interesting to learn how things are made, particularly mass production
Just another case of a legend in his own lunchtime with a large but fragile ego
Goodbye
Slightly off topic but I saw John Torode (Wallace’s co-host on “Masterchef”) and his wife Lisa Faulkner do a cookery demonstration at the Southport Flower Show last year.
The instant it was over, Torode exited the stage faster than a greyhound in trap one pinging the lids.
He came across as arrogant and only there for the cheque.
John Torode openly admits to being a “typically hard Aussie” and struggles with interaction but his wife has apparently softened him a bit.
The more I know the less I understand.
Wallace quit Inside the Factory over ‘inappropriate comments made to staff’. (2023)
When filming took place at the Nestlé factory in York he allegedly made comments to staff that were considered inappropriate.(The remarks were directed to some female workers about their weight.)
Nestlé wrote to the BBC with their concerns about his behaviour – probably filed in pending.
Unbelievable that some are trying to make this into some sort of culture war issue. His behaviour is unacceptable at any time and I’m surprised none of the partners of the women haven’t given him a slap for his behaviour. If he spoke to my wife like that I’d find it hard not to belt him. In what world is it OK to walk around with a sock on to cover your privates.
I presume all those making it a woke issue wouldn’t mind him asking their wives what sort of sex they had last night.
Thought not.There are all sorts of people coming out of the woodwork but how they are going to substantiate these accusations who knows, victim A says Wallace said xyz Wallace says no I didn’t and without witnesses they won’t stand. As they say there is no smoke without fire.
The more I know the less I understand.
His behaviour doesnt bother me in the slightest but surely we behave in a different manner when out on the lash to when we have a load of women in our company. Common sense surely to rein it in. So tedious the culture war crap is trotted out. The bbc should have dealt with it years ago, but as we have seen on countless occasions, they either are afraid to or just don’t have processes in place. No excuse for keeping embarrassing women at your workplace. 99% would get a wee chat then a warning then cheerio from our workplaces.
Just because he’s a so-called celeb doesn’t excuse him. As for his non apology. Just embarrassing pr I’m afraid. He’ll now be a hero to the right wing nutters and me too seen as the root of all evil. Pathetic just pathetic.Yes, he deserves due process as does anyone else accused of wrongdoing but removing him from the schedules whilst it’s ongoing seems appropriate. Any of us would be suspended from work at the very least if we did what is alleged.
Powerful testimony on Newsnight last night from the ghostwriter of his autobiography, including evidence in the form of an email she sent to a family member at the time. There was no ambiguity, she flat out told us what he did. I see no reason for her to lie. His lawyer of course denies it on his behalf but what she said was pretty serious and I wouldn’t be making those accusations without being sure I had a stong case.
When considering the state of the world, it is quite telling that so many column inches have been expended on this minor celebrity and his alleged misdeeds. Is it really that important?
Let me be clear: there is no excuse for his behaviour if it happened. All that the slightly dissenting voices are asking is that due process is followed.
Wallace isn’t on formal trial but an investigation is ongoing. It is only right that the investigation is allowed to conclude and report its findings before anyone condemns him.
If the allegations are true, it will almost certainly be the end of Wallace’s television career. But I just wonder if that would be entirely fair. Must he be tarred and feathered and banned from public life forever? It seems a rather unforgiving attitude for someone who may well be a bit of a creep but has not done anything criminal.
I read this article earlier this year. I have often thought of it since:
https://www.countrysquire.co.uk/2024/05/07/auto-draft-6/amp/
“Removing him from the schedules whilst it’s ongoing seems appropriate.”
Perhaps pulling the celebrity Christmas specials was the right decision. Would anyone miss them anyway?
But I believe the BBC is correct to still broadcast “Masterchef: The Professionals”. This programme is a huge opportunity for the chefs involved, many of them young and at the start of their careers. Why should they be penalised for Wallace’s alleged misdeeds?
Fully agree with that. It’s not something I watch so I only saw the headline about the Christmas specials being pulled and celebrities don’t need the exposure.
If they’re carrying on with the ‘ordinary people’ version then fine. I assume it would be hard to edit him out but denying massive exposure to fledgling chefs would be harsh.
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