Outrage as disgraced Masterchef host Gregg Wallace given more airtime despite scandal

Fans furious over increased screen time

TV viewers expressed their anger last night as they claimed that disgraced Masterchef host Gregg Wallace was given more airtime on the BBC show, despite the ongoing scandal. Wallace officially stepped down from hosting duties after allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior surfaced last week.

Viewer frustration

In a segment of the show, Wallace appeared to feature more prominently as he stood in for his co-star, Chef Monica Galetti, who was absent. Fans took to social media to express their displeasure at Wallace receiving increased camera time, branding the show "unwatchable."

Allegations and reactions

Further allegations of inappropriate behavior emerged last night, adding to the controversy. Viewers voiced their concerns, with one stating, "I’m happy they’re cutting the Xmas special cos I for one am finding the bits with him in it almost unwatchable." Another viewer mentioned that Wallace's presence is no great loss to the show.

Masterchef Christmas specials cancelled

The BBC decided to cancel the Masterchef Christmas specials in light of the probe into Wallace’s conduct. This decision comes after a series of complaints from production staff and celebrities. Despite the ongoing investigation, the current series of MasterChef: The Professionals is continuing as planned.

Impact on contestants

While Wallace faces allegations from multiple individuals spanning a 17-year period, the show's spokesperson emphasized the life-changing nature of the competition for the chefs involved. The decision to cancel the Christmas specials was made in consideration of the current circumstances.