Gregg Wallace’s claim that accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him came from “a handful of middle-class women of a certain age” has sparked a furious backlash and left the BBC in turmoil. The MasterChef presenter stepped back from the cooking show on Thursday after various allegations emerged that he had made sexual comments to staff and guests.

MasterChef presenter faces backlash after claiming allegations against him were from ‘handful of middle-class women of a certain age’

Celebrity MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has been accused of 'inappropriate behaviour' by a number of women, including those who appeared on the BBC show.