Rod Stewart has launched a scathing attack against MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, accusing the presenter of ‘humiliating’ his wife on the show.
Earlier today it was confirmed that Wallace, 60, had made the decision to step away from MasterChef after 19 years at the helm of the programme due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of historical misconduct.
Rod Stewart’s wife Penny Lancaster was a previous contestant on Celebrity MasterChef (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
The news was confirmed by the programme’s producer Banijay UK which explained in a statement that while the allegations were not raised ‘directly’ to the company, it would be conducting an ‘immediate, external review to fully and impartially investigate’.
Banijay UK added that Wallace had stepped away from his role while the review is underway and is ‘fully cooperating throughout the process’.
The BBC has since confirmed that 13 individuals, including broadcaster Kirsty Wark, have made allegations against Wallace.
Wallace has now stepped away from the programme amid the ongoing investigations (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
79-year-old Stewart has now shared a scathing response to the news, taking to Instagram to accuse the presenter of ‘humiliating’ his wife Penny Lancaster.
Sharing his statement via a black-and-white text post, he wrote: “So Greg [sic] Wallace gets fired from Master Chef.
“Good riddance Wallace… You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that bit cut out didn’t you?
“You’re a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got ya. Sir Rod Stewart.”
LADbible has reached out to Greg Wallace, Banjay UK and the BBC for comment.
Lancaster had participated on season 16 of Celebrity MasterChef in 2021 and made it to the quarter final of the show before being knocked out.
Stewart’s scathing statement saw him refer to the judge as an ‘ill-mannered bully’ (Instagram/sirrodstewart)
What happens to the ongoing season of MasterChef?
Season 20 of MasterChef is currently in the middle of broadcasting, with a statement from the BBC since confirming that all recorded episodes will be aired as planned. The next episode is set to air tonight (28 November) at 8.00pm.
The BBC has also released a statement in response to the allegations, telling PA: “We take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them.
“We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.
“Where an individual is contracted directly by an external production company we share any complaints or concerns with that company and we will always support them when addressing them.”
