Gregg Wallace launches data protection legal claim against BBC
10/09/2025 | The Guardian
Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has launched a legal claim against the BBC following his dismissal in July. The data protection claim, to be heard in the High Court, seeks the disclosure of confidential documents concerning his sacking. The dismissal followed an independent report by law firm Lewis Silkin, which substantiated 45 allegations against him, including inappropriate sexual language and unwelcome physical contact. While Wallace apologised for "any distress caused," he said the report cleared him of "the most serious and sensational accusations." According to a source, the legal action is a "first, major step" towards Wallace's pursuit of a case.
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