GREGG Wallace has stepped back from MasterChef amid historical allegations of misconduct.Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark is among 13 people who have accused the 60-year-old presenter of making inappropriate sexual comments.Ms Wark alleged when she competed on Celebrity MasterChef in 2011 Wallace told stories and jokes of a "sexualised nature" which were "really, really in the wrong place".BBC News said other allegations included the presenter "talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to 'give her a fashion show', and telling a junior female colleague he was not wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans".<img src="https://cdn.magzter.com/1583504377/1732858843/articles/LaqM1eNWU1732864789574/0363241411.jpg" alt="image">BehaviourIt was reported that the star's lawyers said "it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature".Sir Rod Stewart reacted by slamming Wallace for allegedly "humiliating" his wife Penny Lancaster on Celebrity Masterchef in 2021.On Instagram he said: "So Gregg Wallace gets fired. Good riddance Wallace... You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that bit cut out, didn't you? "You're a tubby, bald-headed, illmannered bully. Karma got ya." Wallace's representatives were asked to comment. Meanwhile in an Instagram video the star said last night: "I would like to thank all the people getting in touch, reaching out and showing their support." Earlier yesterday, MasterChef's production company, Banijay UK, announced that the star would cooperate with an external review.A statement said: "While this review is under way, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully co-operating.<img src="https://cdn.magzter.com/1583504377/1732858843/articles/LaqM1eNWU1732864789574/1148632487.jpg" alt="image">"Banijay UK's duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations regarding behaviour are made clear to both cast and crew." A BBC spokesman said: "We take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them."We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated."Where an individual is contracted directly by an external production company we share any complaints or concerns with that company and we will always support them when addressing them." Dad-of-three Wallace has co-presenting MasterChef with John Torode since 2005, as well as its spin-offs.MasterChef: The Professionals episodes with Wallace will still be aired.

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