Gregg Wallace reveals huge new career move after MasterChef scandal derailed TV work
GREGG Wallace has revealed a huge career move after the MasterChef scandal derailed his TV work.
The judge stepped down from his role on the long-time BBC cooking show after he was the subject of a probe.
Banijay UK – the production company behind MasterChef – launched a probe after several women complained the TV judge had either groped or harassed them.
Gregg Wallace, 60, then stepped away from his role on the show as the investigation takes place.
After the huge controversy, the food writer has now launched his own range of ‘healthy’ frozen meals to be cooked in the microwave.
He advertised his new venture via a YouTube video for his dedicated health brand platform.
In the clip, he explained: “I have been working for quite a while now on frozen ready meals from the GreggWallace.health range of recipes.
“Let’s see how we get on. I have managed to have some time at home and did some cooking.
“It’s a habit I want to get back in to – cooking for the family once a week is something that I really enjoy.”
He added: “All our meals are frozen and shipped via DPD AM Delivery Service. They will arrive frozen or within the correct temperatures to transfer straight into your freezer unless otherwise stated in product descriptions.”
Single meals will set punters back £8 or buyers could get their hands on a set of eight for £60.
This comes after we reported that Gregg is said to have resigned himself to getting the sack – despite issuing a strong denial of any wrongdoing.
Gregg previously posted a video on social media, where he blamed “middle-class women of a certain age” for complaining about him.
The Sun previously revealed how the BBC received complaints about his behaviour from as early as 2014.
He was also accused of making inappropriate remarks during his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2014.
It was later announced that former I’m A Celebrity star Grace Dent will replace the star as the MasterChef co-host alongside John Torode.
Gregg Wallace - MasterChef scandal in Brief
GREGG Wallace has stepped down from his MasterChef hosting role after a probe into alleged inappropriate behaviour. But what's the situation?
Regular MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is currently the subject of a probe after an investigation was launched into his alleged misconduct over a number of years.
Gregg has been accused of making sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including Beeb anchor Kirsty Wark – accusations he denies.
The 60-year-old has now stepped away from the BBC show while historical misconduct allegations against him are investigated.
Yet the former greengrocer spoke out on social media to blast the “women of a certain age” who he claimed were behind the allegations.
The cooking show’s production company, Banijay UK, has said law firm Lewis Silkin would lead the investigation into Wallace’s alleged misconduct.