Gregg Wallace returns to social media with cryptic post and reacts to fans' defence

Gregg Wallace has taken a swipe at the BBC after being accused of making sex jokes and sexualised behaviour during filming. The TV chef allegedly made sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including Beeb presenter Kirsty Wark.

Gregg, 60, has stepped back from the show while an investigation is carried out into allegations of misconduct. Gregg briefly spoke out to thank people for “showing their support” after the allegations came to light.

Today he shared an image of a gingerbread man dunked into whipped cream, and has liked comments from fans supporting him. One comment he liked read: "Imagine trying to destroy a good man and his career because of spite and greed?"

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Another comment he showed his approval for said: "Always supportive you Greeg, these liberal women are offended at the slightestprobably cheeky remarks. They need to get a life."

One more 'liked' by Gregg said: "A normal bloke saying normal things and the Woke brigade ready to jump on anything that could be misconstrued. Worse still, hounded by the BBC who protected Huw Edwards, Jimmy Savile and the like."

Gregg continues to reject any claims of unseemly sexual comments reportedly made by him.A statement from the show's production company Banijay UK to the PA news agency read: "This week the BBC received complaints from individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows. Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay UK, we feel that it is appropriate to conduct an immediate, external review to fully and impartially investigate.

"While this review is underway, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully cooperating throughout the process. Banijay UK's duty of care to staff is always a priority and our expectations regarding behaviour are made clear to both cast and crew on all productions, with multiple ways of raising concerns, including anonymously, clearly promoted on set."

It continued: "Whilst these are historical allegations, incidences brought to our attention where these expectations are not met, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately. "The BBC has said it takes any issues that are raised with it "seriously" after it was announced Wallace will step away from his role on MasterChef while complaints made to the corporation from individuals about historical allegations of misconduct are investigated."

A spokesperson for the BBC stated: "We take any issues that are raised with us seriously and we have robust processes in place to deal with them. We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated. Where an individual is contracted directly by an external production company we share any complaints or concerns with that company and we will always support them when addressing them."