Gregg Wallace: former Masterchef contestant reveals what he was really like

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

She uses the term men when referring to abuse of power, and inappropriate behaviour. She should say women so as not to be sexist. I remember a man interviewed on Women’s Hour saying he had been touched up by a female colleague. Jenny Murray made fun of him, saying “You poor thing, you should have enjoyed it” or words to that effect. Woman can behave in an appalling manner. I’ve experienced aggression from numerous female colleagues, often passive aggression, making the workplace unbearable. So, cut the sexism please.

[@andrewcalladine2507]

But the reality is in most cases it is men abusing their power over women and girls. While it does happen the other way with women over some men. It is not a 50:50 split.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

@ You’re right, but could that be because men are more often in positions of power? One of the worst bullies I’ve met was a female director. Another was a female office manager. As regards colleagues, I’ve found women to be worse. This is in engineering. But look at identity politics activists, both genders are engaged in abusive behaviour.

[@davman115]

@@andrewcalladine2507 There is no way that you could know.

[@garyfearon5637]

​@@andrewcalladine2507your dealing with a couple of male simps in the chat Andrew 😂. Obviously been dominated by women before

[@fifilamour1344]

​@@davman115People have access to crime data.

[@ClaireL77777]

My 17 year daughter is on a mechanics course at college. My daughter has not been brought up weak and to give as good as she gets in a fun way. She comes home laughing every day, she's having a brilliant time. Some of these women today would have a heart attack if they were on my daughter's course because they take things so seriously. Everyone including the tutors get on brilliantly and there is none of that woke cr*p, thank goodness

[@RoadsideGee]

The people I know that have crossed paths with Wallace have all said the same thing… loud, crass, obnoxious and worth avoiding.

[@Steve-Cross]

I think Greg Wallace is probably a man of his time and upbringing. There was a time, when misogyny was acceptable. I’m not sure how old he is, but I am 65 and remember those days. I grew up in the 60s and 70s when it was rife. You’ve only got to watch a few of the old TV shows, and movies of that time. 🙂

[@Kate_Falls]

He has been alive through the last 30 or 40 years though - did he live with his eyes and ears closed? Many people have been "brought up" one way or the other and yet keep on growing or rather evolving past their teenage years. I find that a very thin layered excuse for behaviours like that.

[@freevent28]

@@Kate_Falls i disagree. Some ppl refuse to develop or learn intentionally. Take D. Dump for starters.

[@evertonporter7887]

He never left the men's locker room LOL.😂

[@sylviaroberts8103]

@@Kate_Falls. It’s ingrained.

[@charmainer9030]

​@sylviaroberts8103 it's ingrained but people are still able to unlearn bad behaviours or perspectives and it's not acceptable regardless

[@sarahdelmas7194]

I remember when he was on Strictly Come Dancing. During a discussion about body contact with his dance partner, he told her he never wore underpants. Gross.

[@PL-qv5te]

The interviewer putting words into her mouth, she couldn’t really come up with anything bad. Pathetic behaviour from the journalist

[@Tad1945]

Would you even call him a journalist ?

[@jabbadabbajew6035]

Remember this only happens once you’ve got money.

[@macsmiffy2197]

I don’t watch any of his programmes because I find him to be creepy.

[@Tad1945]

Oh well at least you have a reason.

[@wendyharris8026]

Oh grow up. Anything for a moment in the spotlight.

[@mickeytheviewmoo]

We cannot compare Wallace with Saville or Edwards. If the guy has harassed some of the staff, contestants then he should be disciplined. Telling a few crude jokes or having some banter is not a sacking offence.

[@paull999]

It’s part of a society that normalises this type of behaviour. Obviously it’s nothing like Saville but comparing it sounds like you are trying to normalise his behaviour which should still be unacceptable.

[@mickeytheviewmoo]

@@paull999 What is normal? I find folk who get offended over some silly joke or banter very abnormal. Maybe it's me

[@bichonbuffo]

well if you don't know why this behaviour is sackable, you have to educate yourselves.

[@SBSlade]

It's not just men abusing their power it's just about everyone with power arbitrarily allotted to them rather than earnt by their talent and efforts. Granted the majority of abusers are men, but to use that identifier mischaracterises the situation and pushes the listener into misidentifying the group responsible for causing problematic issues. Namely, the undeservingly powerful... Which is more or less the entirety of the UK at the moment. Small wonder the presenter and the interviewee had little interest in raising the subject of unearnt power? We are led by entitled morons and clowns and it's only getting worse. Too many chickens coming home to roost at the same time.. it's like watching a car crash in very very slow motion

[@sylviaroberts8103]

Well said.

[@dacabe1]

This interviewer seems to be trying to get her to use every cliche in hand wringing textbook.

[@lindakrelle6607]

The celebrities need to have references from ALL supporting staff to have a annual or biannual review to continue

[@davetdowell]

Lets hope that back stabbing like this, leads on air talent to shun contact with the contestants of their programs.

[@ricdontap1]

Wow like we don't have enough problems to deal with. Choosing to be offended to garner attention. The guy is probably just an old burke. Sack him, get him off air, cancel him, ruin his life. Put the tea girl whose been to university, where they told her how oppressed she was for 4 years in charge of the world.

[@larrygerry985]

Comments are subjective. I am not sure what he did wrong other than off colour comments

[@Mkalikapisa-ui7by]

Aggie summed-up precisely how embarassing he became with his off piste comments

[@BANKO007]

What comments exactly? All innuendo.

[@51madmitch]

Hopefully he will dropped from, In the Factory, which is an interesting program, but big headed Wallace ruined it.

[@richhand930]

Greg sold his soul to the corporate food world. Weak person.

[@davman115]

I stopped watching when the second woman used this as a vehicle to attack men. Oh yes and the single down vote is from me.

[@Graham-zh4cp]

The production team were useless as usual but then there possibly bullied

[@garyfearon5637]

If hes done bad then f🤬ck him.....BUT . why are people not going after the people who facilitated al fyed , Andrew , etc etc . Its like greg just wasn't famous enough. Although thats not me saying greg hasnt done wrong.

[@mac22011964]

We just happen to know one of the Professional Master Chef more recent contestants (did very well). His view of Greg was that he was a really nice guy who seemed to genuinely care about the contestants. He made sure to have quiet words with some of the clearly upset contestants. BUT….his humour was “ribald” and could understand why many, and women especially, would find his humour surprising and upsetting in a professional environment.

[@BTS4990]

I bet there are woman fainting all over the place at the BBC. It must be so trying for these poor souls. It's not like they live in the safest time in history where every need and want is met and all they've got to complain about is imaginary.

[@antoma6844]

Given his age he probably was like most of us 60+yr olds grew up in the 70's watching Benny Hill Carry on films etc where sexual,racist stuff was presented as pretty much normal.And being in a Kitchen environment its even worse than that in some cases.Unless the guy put his hands on someone and physically assaulted them,That would be different.

[@bichonbuffo]

I am that age and would not talk like this little creep

[@Danceup-dh6kn]

Non issue.

[@Lionsraws66]

Back in the day, this was called courting 🙄. As a consequence, we breed less and less. Hence, all the strangers 😒

[@DanWest-i7y]

Once again, my gut feelings about a BBC PRESENTER WAS SPOT ON,I NEVER LIKED GREG Wallace. Perhaps I could help BBC with their choice of tv personalities. I had a dislike for Saville years before his disgrace, never liked Rolf Harris,Hue the Welsh news reader,the ex football pundit who once played for Spurs, I wonder who will be be next?

[@rockatansky1305]

Always thought even without these revelations , that this bloke was a slime ball !

[@Graham-zh4cp]

This is only the tip of the iceberg

[@JJONNYREPP]

Gregg Wallace: former Masterchef contestant reveals what he was really like 29.11.24 10005am sounds like you all watched too many carry on films................. if you ask me... hysterical witch hunts or are you genuinely gettin' rid of the dodgy duffers....?

[@dianecameron137]

I think the same are people getting more easy offended or did he just get away with it but there are so much of this witch hunts now

[@ardentizzy7720]

Probably because of all the criticism of the BBC in the last few years they are not now taking any risks .

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@dianecameron137 Comments on ‘Gregg Wallace: former Masterchef contestant reveals what he was really like’ 1047am 29.11.24 dunno. there are, obviously, some people who suffer... we can't deny that. but "sexualized language".. who was she on about...? probably a case of mick's told a joke so the rest of humanity think he's complained about a person...

[@JJONNYREPP]

@@ardentizzy7720 Comments on ‘Gregg Wallace: former Masterchef contestant reveals what he was really like’ 1048am 29.11.24 and throwing out anyone who the typing pool dont like, it would seem. crazy world.

[@proofcore]

I wouldn't say inappropriate..........but yeah inappropriate. Bye.

[@savgoulis2826]

I've got no socks on!?

[@ssmith6550]

Not sure.

[@Graham-zh4cp]

Time to apologize not thank

[@helzhathnofury7363]

2011! Good grief

[@VictorianBob]

Absolute snowflakes 😂

[@bichonbuffo]

Absolute ignorance and stupidity

[@danh5637]

Oh Aggies always been a grass. I remember when she went after Kim Woodburn.

[@maeleach3122]

And you think Women don't?

[@bichonbuffo]

Most men are creeps, very few women are, huge difference.

[@esthermalone2318]

ALL THE 🤢😡BEING EXPOSED 💯

[@Mack-bc3sp]

Awwwww touch a nerve did he 😂

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Gregg is a national treasure

[@maxi7823]

Whats he done?

[@evertonporter7887]

He told some locker room jokes😂

[@maxi7823]

@evertonporter7887 It's, awful, he should sue for deformation of character!

[@mustardegg2]

Any lewd jokes should be automatic handcuffs and a one year jail term. Double jail sentence per additional joke/comment. Or maybe a silent set when not filming ?

[@larrygerry985]

Basically, they want "correct speech"

[@evertonporter7887]

It's getting like that movie Demolition Man now....God help us!

[@richardcompton2639]

Snor!