The BBC is facing fresh questions over its handling of allegations against Gregg Wallace, after emails emerged showing it was warned about him in 2017. According to the Sunday Times, the broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained about inappropriate comments Wallace had allegedly made during filming of Celebrity MasterChef.

The Times reports a BBC boss at the broadcaster warned Wallace in 2017 his behaviour on set was “unacceptable and cannot continue”.

The BBC is pushing on with MasterChef production despite the ream of Gregg Wallace allegations that emerged yesterday, as a conversation is kickstarted around “open secrets” in TV.

Gregg Wallace is to step down as the host of the U.K.'s "MasterChef" while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, Banijay UK has said.

Accusations that the TV presenter made inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period have come from 13 different people.

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC 'MasterChef' amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

Concerns raised about Gregg Wallace’s “inappropriate” behaviour on a BBC show were ignored, a former producer has claimed.

The BBC was warned of Gregg Wallace allegedly making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in 2022, it has been claimed. Director and producer Dawn Elrick said she sent a letter to the corporation with a number of anonymous accounts from people who alleged they “have experienced sexism within the TV industry”.

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace is accused of making inappropriate sexual remarks and jokes by 13 people over a 17 year period. He has strongly denied the allegations