Wallace's latest statement follows a BBC News report that detailed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments made by 13 people who worked with him

NewsNight's Kirsty Wark has made allegations against Gregg Wallace, who has stepped away from MasterChef after the BBC received a series of complaints

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Broadcaster Kirsty Wark, who was a Celebrity MasterChef contestant in 2011, said he told "sexualised" jokes during filming. 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.

BBC News revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and behaviour against the MasterChef presenter, with the complainants a range of ages.

Former Newsnight host Kirsty Wark is among those who have accused BBC MasterChef star Gregg Wallace of inappropriate remarks. BBC News reports 13 people have made claims against the TV chef, 60, as a misconduct investigation continues.

Gregg Wallace steps away from BBC's MasterChef as Kirsty Wark accuses him of telling 'sexualised jokes' - Wallace, 60, is ‘committed to fully cooperating throughout the process’, the show's production