Ulrika Jonsson speaks out about Gregg Wallace's alleged misconduct on MasterChef

Ulrika Jonsson, a Sun writer and former MasterChef contestant, has voiced her concerns about Gregg Wallace's behavior on the show, describing an incident where he left a fellow contestant in tears over a 'rape joke'. Ulrika accuses Wallace of making inappropriate comments towards women, labeling his accusers as 'middle-class women of a certain age'.

Ulrika Jonsson's Account

Ulrika recalls the moment when Wallace made the 'rape joke' while judging a contestant's dish, leaving the contestant in tears. She criticized the BBC for not taking appropriate action and expressed her shock and disappointment over Wallace's Instagram story defending himself.

Allegations and Reactions

Several staff members have reportedly complained about Wallace's behavior over a 17-year period, with at least 13 official complaints lodged against him. Despite denying any sexually harassing behavior, Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef, and an investigation into his alleged misconduct is underway.

Support and Criticism

Other TV personalities, including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Kirsty Allsopp, have criticized Wallace for his actions. However, there has been no response from his former co-stars, Marcus Wareing and John Torode. The BBC has stated that they have taken action in the past when complaints were raised.