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 away” from his role as a MasterChef presenter after the BBC began a sexual harassment inquiry following a Telegraph i.

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.

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.

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has stepped down over claims he made a series of inappropriate sexual comments on a range of programmes over 17 years.

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef, after co-presenting and judging the BBC One series with John Torode since 2005 as the BBC receive a series of complaints

A MASTERCHEF star has shared a cryptic post after Gregg Wallace stepped down amid a “sexual comments” probe. Wallace allegedly made sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including BBC

Gregg Wallace is facing allegations of misconduct from 13 women who have come forward, including MasterChef co-star Kirsty Wark who alleged he made 'sexualised jokes'

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

GREGG Wallace allegedly made sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including BBC presenter Kirsty Wark – as the star today stepped down from MasterChef. The Sun revealed how Gregg, 60, previously

A spokesperson for the BBC has also released a separate statement today addressing Wallace's departure from MasterChef, insisting that the company takes 'any issues that are raised' to bosses 'seriously', adding that it has 'robust processes in place to deal with them'.