Gregg Wallace has been sacked as MasterChef presenter as a result of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, BBC News understands.

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BBC staffers believe bosses failed in their duty of care and safeguarding responsibilities towards colleagues over their handling of the “cheeky greengrocer”. “After 2018 and persistent rumours, they should have been keeping a very close eye on Wallace,” said one BBC staffer.