MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has broken his silence after quitting the show amid an investigation into his behaviour. Wallace left the BBC series due to historical misconduct allegations with producers since issuing a statement on the matter.

BBC Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has thanked fans for “showing support” after he quit the show following allegations he made inappropriate sexual comments over multiple years.Mr Wallace stepped down from the BBC programme on Thursday amid allegations of inappropriate sexual comments from 13 people who worked with him on shows over a 17-year period.

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.

Gregg Wallace is accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period

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.

Gregg Wallace is set to step away from MasterChef while an investigation is conducted into historical misconduct allegations. The star, who has co-judged the show since 2005 alongside spin-offs Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals, is subject to complaints from multiple individuals, according to production company Banijay UK.

High-profile British TV star Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role on MasterChef UK amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

It comes after BBC News sent a letter outlining allegations by 13 people, including Kirsty Wark, that Wallace made inappropriate sexual comments.

Gregg Wallace, the television presenter, will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef after the BBC received complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct.