Gregg Wallace pictured on the set of MasterChef before his departure from the franchise

Former Masterchef host Gregg Wallace has broken his silence following a BBC report substantiated 45 allegations against him.

Last week it was revealed that Gregg had been dropped as the host of MasterChef after 20 years at the helm, following an external investigation into complaints made to the BBC about his past conduct.

Gregg had originally announced he would be taking a leave of absence from MasterChef and its various spin-offs towards the end of last year while the investigation got underway.

In a statement released by the presenter this afternoon, he wrote: “For eight months, my family and I have lived under a cloud. Trial by media, fuelled by rumour and clickbait. None of the serious allegations against me were upheld.

“I challenged the remaining issue of unwanted touching but have had to accept a difference in perception, and I am........

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