Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC MasterChef amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct. In a statement, MasterChef producer Banijay UK said it was launching the external review after complaints were made to the BBC this week about Wallace’s behavior.

TV host Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct by individuals are investigated, the show's production company has said.

Television host Gregg Wallace is to step down as the presenter of the U.K. version of “MasterChef” while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. The show airs on public broadcaster BBC.

Gregg Wallace has quit MasterChef has stepped away from MasterChef, after co-presenting and judging the BBC One series with John Torode since 2005

The host has stepped aside while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated, producers say.

Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace has stepped away from the popular cooking competition show amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

Gregg Wallace has co-presented MasterChef since 2005, and it has been revealed that he'll be stepping down amidst an investigation.

Gregg Wallace is to step away from his role on MasterChef while complaints made to the BBC regarding historical allegations of misconduct are investigated

Gregg Wallace will step away from presenting 'MasterChef' amid a probe into allegations of historical misconduct.

TV presenter Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct. Wallace, 60, is “committed to fully cooperating throughout the process”, a statement from the show’s production company Banijay UK to the PA news agency said.

Wallace, 60, is ‘committed to fully cooperating throughout the process’, the show's production company Banijay UK said