Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is facing criticism from charities and groups working with disabled people after he appeared to link claims of misconduct he is facing to his autism diagnosis. Several dozen people have come forward to BBC News with allegations about Wallace,

Gregg Wallace is reportedly preparing to take legal action against the BBC and the production team behind MasterChef, claiming he was discriminated against due to his autism following his dismissal from the long-running series.

BBC staffers believe bosses failed in their duty of care and safeguarding responsibilities towards colleagues over their handling of the “cheeky greengrocer”. “After 2018 and persistent rumours, they should have been keeping a very close eye on Wallace,” said one BBC staffer.