The BBC say that they have received allegations of inappropriate sexual comments by 13 people who worked with across a range of shows over 17 years.

A statement said the presenter is ‘committed to fully co-operating throughout the process’.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has stepped down from his role on the BBC show while the corporation investigates complaints from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting the BBC cooking show MasterChef while complaints made by individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are externally reviewed.

Gregg Wallace will step away from presenting MasterChef while complaints made to the BBC from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are investigated

The complaints are under investigation

Gregg Wallace has stepped away from MasterChef, after co-presenting and judging the BBC One series with John Torode since 2005 as the BBC receive a series of complaints