Gregg Wallace, the 60-year-old former host of the BBC's cooking show MasterChef, was officially dismissed following an independent investigation by the production company Banijay UK into allegations of sexual misconduct. The inquiry substantiated 45 complaints against Wallace, including one involving unwelcome physical contact, with over 50 individuals coming forward with fresh claims. The BBC stated that Wallace's return to MasterChef is untenable and confirmed there are no plans to work with him in the future. Wallace has publicly condemned the BBC's actions, denying some allegations and vowing not to go quietly. Additionally, John Torode, Wallace's co-host for nearly two decades, was also dismissed after an allegation of using racist language was upheld in the same report. Torode denied the incident and said he had no recollection of it. The BBC announced that Torode's contract would not be renewed and confirmed his departure from the show. Despite the controversy, the BBC's Director-General emphasized that MasterChef is larger than individual presenters and will continue beyond 2028. ITV, which airs Torode's separate cooking show with his wife Lisa, confirmed it will continue to broadcast that program despite his BBC sacking. The scandal has raised questions about the BBC's prior knowledge of Wallace's behavior, as a senior executive had warned him six years ago about unacceptable conduct. The investigation also uncovered allegations against other MasterChef staff members, including Torode's upheld racist language claim. The BBC has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, but it remains committed to the future of the MasterChef brand.