Gregg Wallace faces suspension from the Home Grown club amid serious allegations.
- The club in Marylebone is frequented by tech investors and entrepreneurs.
- Allegations against Wallace include inappropriate sexual behaviour over a decade.
- BBC has halted several MasterChef episodes pending investigations.
- Wallace has temporarily stepped down from presenting MasterChef.
Gregg Wallace, the well-known TV presenter, has been suspended from the Home Grown club located in Marylebone, Central London. This decision comes in light of several allegations against Wallace regarding inappropriate sexual behaviour that have emerged over recent times. The club, renowned for attracting tech entrepreneurs and investors, including prominent figures from Dragons’ Den, found it necessary to take action following these revelations.
The allegations have reportedly been associated with Wallace’s conduct during the filming of various episodes of the popular British TV show, MasterChef. The BBC has confirmed that it has pulled several upcoming MasterChef programmes from its schedule as investigations are underway. The seriousness of the allegations has prompted a thorough examination into Wallace’s past actions.
The Home Grown club, established as part of the Home House Collection in 2019, provides a venue for high-growth entrepreneurs and business leaders. Among its events are ‘F*ckup nights’, where members share lessons learned from their professional setbacks. The club has ambassadors such as Piers Linney, Nick Telson, Janet Coyle, and Stuart Trevor, who have voices in the business community.
In response to the allegations, Wallace remarked that they stemmed from ‘a handful of middle-class women of a certain age’ before retracting his statement and offering an apology. He has since stepped aside from his role as a presenter on MasterChef, reflecting on the unfolding situation.
The investigation by the BBC highlighted testimonies from at least 13 individuals who have alleged inappropriate comments made by Wallace. Additionally, further accusations have surfaced, including instances where Wallace is claimed to have touched a woman’s bottom and pressed against another person inappropriately.
The suspension and ongoing investigations underscore the seriousness of the allegations against Gregg Wallace.
