is expected to tell independent investigators that could be linked to undiagnosed autism.
Last week, the TV chef was forced to step down from his role on after a letter was sent to the broadcaster setting out allegations of “sexual comments” by 13 people who worked with him across a range of shows over a 17-year period.
Although Wallace has denied the claims, his friends are convinced that he suffers from a neurodiversity condition that explains his behaviour.
Wallace’s lawyers say it is entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature. Masterchef’s production company Banijay UK has launched an investigation and said Wallace is co-operating.
, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, has also come forward and alleged that he told “sexualised” jokes during filming.
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According to The Telegraph, there is little chance of Wallace returning to the , with corporation bosses and viewers were alarmed by the deluge of complaints.
However, the 60-year-old is reportedly desperate to salvage his disgraced reputation, with the investigation’s findings being critical if he wants to continue his work on screens.
As a result of the scandals, the corporation has cancelled two festive episodes which featured celebrities including The Wanted singer Max George, actor Amy Walsh, reality star Luca Bish and comedian Shazia Mira.
It also pulled the higly anticipated MasterChef Meets Strictly Festive Extravaganzam was due to feature ‘s , Gorka Marquez, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu, with setting a challenge.
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