Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace drops legal claim against BBC

Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace has had his High Court claim against the BBC thrown out and he will not receive any damages, the corporation has said.

Mr Wallace sued the broadcaster and its subsidiary, BBC Studios Distribution Ltd for up to £10,000 in damages, alleging the BBC failed to disclose his personal data, causing him “distress and harassment”.

The BBC was defending the claim and refuted Mr Wallace. Court documents state that he “has suffered no distress or harassment” and that he “does not deserve any damages”.

The former MasterChef presenter was sacked last July following an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

A BBC spokesman confirmed on Friday that Mr Wallace had dropped the claim.

He said, “Shortly before the hearing on February 16, Mr Wallace discontinued his claim.

“They are not receiving any payment in the way of costs or damages from the BBC or BBC Studios.”

He began co-presenting MasterChef in 2005, but it was announced in November 2024 that he would be stepping down from the role. allegations of misconduct An investigation was done.

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In a later review by law firm Lewis Silkin, 45 of the 83 charges against him, including “undesirable physical contact,” were upheld.

Mr. Wallace issued an apology, saying he was “deeply sorry for any distress caused” and that he “never intended to cause harm or offence.”

Mr Wallace has been contacted for comment.