The BBC is pulling its MasterChef Christmas after presenter Gregg Wallace was accused of inappropriate sexual comments. The corporation had said on Monday that all MasterChef episodes that had already been filmed would be aired as planned, including the festive editions.

The BBC has confirmed that MasterChef has been dropped from its festive line-up following the news Gregg Wallace has temporarily stepped away from his presenting role on the show.

The BBC is pulling its “MasterChef” Christmas specials following the allegations made against presenter Gregg Wallace, the latest escalation in an episode that has dominated U.K. headlines. Wallace stepped aside from presenting the U.

The BBC has axed this year's MasterChef Christmas special in light of the ongoing investigation into allegations against host Gregg Wallace as he faces claims of making "inappropriate sexual jokes"

The BBC has confirmed it’s pulling two MasterChef Christmas specials that were due to air over the festive period.

The BBC has removed a Celebrity MasterChef Cook Off and Strictly Festive Extravaganza from its festive schedule

The latest season of classic MasterChef won the title of the BBC’s highest rated cookery show this year, according to Banijay, the company which produces the show. Season 18, which aired in 2023, scored almost 4m viewers for its finale and was the BBC’s highest rated cookery show since 2016.

The BBC is under increasing pressure to pull the current series of MasterChef off air amid allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour against Gregg Wallace.

Ulrika Jonsson, who claimed she was told that Wallace made a “rape joke” during her time on Celebrity MasterChef, told the Daily Telegraph that she felt Wallace's response showed “the arrogance of a man who has zero introspection or self-awareness”.

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct