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 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. Broadcaster Kirsty Wark is among 13 people who have made claims, with Wallace being investigated by MasterChef's production company Banijay UK.

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

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'.

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

Gregg Wallace is stepping away from presenting MasterChef after complaints to the BBC from 13 people, including Kirsty Wark who accused him of inappropriate sexual comments during filming. An investigation is under way and Wallace, 60, is "committed to fully co-operating throughout the process", the production company 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 is stepping down as Masterchef host following allegations of historical misconduct. The 60-year-old has been a co-presenter and judge on the popular BBC cooking show since 2005.