Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is facing criticism from charities and groups working with disabled people after he appeared to link claims of misconduct he is facing to his autism diagnosis. Several dozen people have come forward to BBC News with allegations about Wallace,

The BBC is facing a new crisis over whether or not to show an unaired season of MasterChef that features Gregg Wallace prominently. Yesterday it was revealed that 50 more people had approached the corporation with fresh claims about the TV presenter, who is at the centre of a sexual misconduct investigation.

Gregg Wallace has launched a furious attack on the BBC amid reports that he has been fired from hosting MasterChef UK following an inquiry into his conduct. Wallace posted a five-slide statement on Instagram setting out his position after a nine-month investigation carried out by law firm Silkins on behalf of MasterChef producer Banijay UK.