Gregg Wallace's reduced life now - snubbed by pals, BBC 'warning shot' and shock new job

He was one of the most famous faces on our screens, but now Gregg Wallace will never step foot onto another BBC set after a damming investigation exposed inappropriate behaviour spanning decades.

The MasterChef presenter has been permanently axed by the Beeb after 45 out of 83 allegations were upheld following a seven-month probe. He was fired last week as the broadcaster admitted that in their view, he will "never change". Today, the full report into Wallace's misconduct has been released following a string of accusations from 41 complainants.

While the majority of complaints made against the TV star were in relation to sexual language and humour, a smaller amount related to being in a state of undress" - more than one woman had complained about him exposing himself while not wearing underpants.

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And one allegation of "unwanted physical contact" was upheld from among those who had complained about being groped by Wallace. The BBC has apologised to everyone impacted by the presenter's behaviour and recognised there were "opportunities missed" to address it.

The bombshell investigation has thrown MasterChef into chaos as doubts have been cast over the future of the programme, with the Beeb saying a decision has not been made about the series that has already been filmed. Wallace responded to the findings today, warning he would "not go quietly". The TV star also said that he "challenged" the groping claim against him that was upheld, but lost.

"In the end, the BBC left me exposed to trial by media and the damage it leaves in its wake. To those who’ve shown kindness, thank you. It mattered," he said. As the BBC cuts all ties with Wallace after shocking revelations into his conduct and a bitter feud, an expert weighs in on what his life could look like after his fall from grace.

Midway though the misconduct investigation, Wallace confirmed he had recently received an autism diagnosis, and faced huge backlash from charities after he seemingly linked his condition to the allegations he was facing. In a statement before the much-awaited report was released, the presenter claimed that TV bosses failed "investigate" his disability" or "protect me from what I now realise was a dangerous environment".

Wallace's neurodiversity was referenced in the investigation following these claims. In its findings, the report said that Wallace's recent diagnosis was relevant, but not enough to keep him in his job as presenter.

"Mr Wallace's neurodiversity diagnosis is considered highly relevant in the context of the findings made, particularly regarding his use of humour as a 'masking' technique and his difficulty in reading social cues," the review states. "Mr Wallace accepts that his diagnosis may help to explain some of his actions, but he does not wish to hide behind it."

Reacting to the explosive findings in the BBC's report, Mayah Riaz, PR expert and celebrity manager, said: "What's especially important is the way his autism diagnosis has been placed at the centre of the narrative.

"While neurodivergence absolutely deserves understanding and accommodation, it must never be used as a shield for inappropriate or harmful behaviour - especially in professional environments. Many autistic individuals will rightly be concerned about how this story reflects on their community, and Gregg’s team should be deeply mindful of that.

"The public has become increasingly savvy to half-hearted apologies and strategic victimhood. Any attempt to use his diagnosis to bypass accountability will be seen for what it is - an excuse, not an explanation. Autism might explain a difficulty in reading social cues, it doesn't explain repeated instances of sexualised language or unwelcome physical contact."

Warning that Wallace's time on British TV is likely in tatters following his grave misconduct, PR guru Mayah added: "From a PR perspective, Gregg is, at this point, largely unemployable in mainstream British television.

"The BBC's distancing is not just a programming decision, it's a warning shot to other broadcasters, signalling that working with him carries significant brand risk. For the foreseeable future, I believe it would be very difficult for any network or production company to justify bringing him back into the public eye.

"If Gregg is looking to salvage his public image, his next steps need to be rooted in humility, not PR spin. This will mean a full, unreserved public apology that doesn't attempt to deflect blame or soften the impact. This cannot be about repairing his career, at least not yet. It has to be about acknowledging harm, listening to those affected, and starting the slow process of personal accountability."

While an apology has not yet materialised, it appears the scandal-hit presenter had been thinking about his next career pivot before the findings into his behaviour on the set of MasterChef were released.

In May, just weeks after misconduct allegations saw him leave MasterChef, Wallace took to social media to reveal he had trained to be a personal trainer after studying for a qualification for months. "I'm gonna be a qualified PT," he captioned the post on X, formerly Twitter. "Over the last few months, I've actually been studying for my PT [personal trainer] qualifications," Wallace explained in the video.

"So sometime this summer, I will actually be a qualified personal trainer. A PT at 60. I've really enjoyed it. It's been a lot of hard work but I've enjoyed it. Not just the exercise stuff but learning about how the body works, the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system as well as what motivates people and nutrition. So I have enjoyed it."

His ambitions don't stop there, as he explained his next steps in the complete career shift. "I have worked very hard and I want to carry on learning. Next time, once I'm qualified, I'm going to take a more advanced nutrition course," the TV star said. "And I'm really throwing myself into health and wellness. Just wanted to share that with you."

The Peckham-born TV personality had established himself as one of the biggest stars on TV before he became embroiled in scandal, and is estimated to have a £5million net worth.

According to salary figures from the BBC, Wallace was paid a staggering £250,000 in 2016 for his work on MasterChef, which he had presented since 2005, and MasterChef: The Professionals.

Elsewhere, his other media work includes Veg Talk on BBC Radio 4, which aired for seven years, Time Commanders and The Money Programme. He also fronted a six-part series called South Africa with Gregg Wallace in 2021, alongside two Channel 5 Christmas specials that year.

Leaning on his origins as a greengrocer, he also presented shows called Eat Well For Less and Supermarket Secrets, both of which have since ended. His greengrocer business had a turnover of £7.5 million at the height of its success. He started the company, George Allan's Greengrocer's in 1989.

But it seems Wallace has few on-screen allies to lean on following the allegations made against him. Gregg and John Torode were famous for their chemistry on the set of MasterChef, but John immediately distanced himself from his co-star as the troubling misconduct details came to light.

In December last year, John said he found the recent allegations against co-host Wallace "truly upsetting". The presenter added that the "thought of anyone who has appeared on our show not having a brilliant experience is awful to hear".

Despite being co-stars for nearly two decades, John famously never socialised with Gregg outside of work. The pair even went as far as to say they were "not friendly" off-screen.

But Gregg appeared to be furious with Lisa and his co-host John for not defending him when the controversy first emerged. Following the slew of claims made against him, the presenter unfollowed the couple on social media.

It soon became clear where John's allegiance lies, however, as his wife Lisa Faulkner made her own accusations about Wallace. Last December, she claimed that the presenter made 'rude joke after rude joke' during her time on MasterChef.

The actress shared a crude jibe the dad-of-three allegedly told, admitting: "I'm probably not allowed to say this. You’re just sitting there and if you’re on the front bench just chopping away thinking, ‘I’ve got ten minutes left’, and he’s saying, ‘So this girl walked into a bar…’ And I’m going, ‘Please, I don't want to hear this joke'."

Other celebrities who have spoke out against Wallace include Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster, who was 'humiliated' by the presenter, Ulrika Johnson, and Kirsty Allsopp.

Following his sacking, the disgraced TV chef will no doubt be retreating to his quiet countryside mansion where he lives with his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini, their son Sid, pet dogs, and his in-laws, Rina and Massimo. The £1m home in Biddenden, Kent, is a luxury farmhouse style building with a sprawling garden.

Wallace's unusual living arrangement went famously viral last year as he admitted to giving his younger wife Anna an unusual ultimatum before they had their son in 2019.

Writing about his weekend routine in The Telegraph, Gregg wrote: "I'm a much better father now I'm older, although another child isn't something that I would have chosen at my age. I was always very honest with Anna, but it's what she wanted and I love her. I just requested two things – that we had help in the house (so her mum moved in), and secondly that we had at least one week a year when we holidayed just the two of us."

In 2020, Wallace spoke about the benefits of having Anna's parents Rina and Massimo on hand when caring for their son, then just a baby. He told the Mirror: "I'm very fortunate. There are five of us and a baby. And two little dogs. We're full. We've got me, Anna, her mum and dad and Sid's 23-year-old sister.

"We all have breakfast together, cooked by Anna or her mum. Then I cook lunch. Then the whole family goes out on a long walk. And then either Anna, her mum or dad cook dinner." He added: "Sid is energetic, it can be hard work. That's one of the benefits of having the in-laws here. We all take it in turn."

But outside of family life with his wife and son, what's next for Wallace? Can his career survive the scandal? Mayah says: "Possibly. But it most definitely won't be through traditional celebrity routes. If he wants to stay visible, he'll likely need to go independent via YouTube, podcasts, perhaps food-related content with tight editorial control. But any return must follow genuine change, not just a rebrand. But I strongly think that at the moment, any talk of 'what's next’ is premature without first dealing with the 'what was.'

"Gregg's case also sends a clear message to other public figures of legacy goodwill doesn’t protect you from the consequences of past behaviour. And if your name becomes synonymous with workplace misconduct, even long-standing careers can unravel overnight. The only way through is truth, transparency, and taking full and public responsibility."