NewsNight's Kirsty Wark has made allegations against Gregg Wallace, who has stepped away from MasterChef after the BBC received a series of complaints

Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, said he told "sexualised" jokes during filming. Wallace's lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. Masterchef's production company Banijay UK has launched an investigation and said Wallace is co-operating.

Kirsty Wark is among 13 people who have accused MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace of making inappropriate sexual comments.

Gregg Wallace, the well-known host of MasterChef UK, has stepped away from his role on the popular cooking competition amid serious allegations. The production company behind the show is conducting an investigation into historical misconduct claims that have surfaced.

MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has been accused of making ‘lesbian jokes’ in the latest of a string of complaints made against him.

Production company Banijay UK said the 60-year-old was "committed to fully co-operating throughout the process".

Gregg Wallace and former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark clash in the MasterChef kitchen in a resurfaced clip. The scenes, from Celebrity MasterChef in 2011, have resurfaced after Ms Wark claimed Mr Wallace told “sexualised” jokes during filming for the show.

Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark is among those who have accused BBC MasterChef star Gregg Wallace of inappropriate remarks. BBC News reports 13 people have made claims against the TV chef, 60, as a misconduct investigation continues.