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Greg Wallace suspended

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escaped Mon 02-Dec-24 09:17:48

It would be a shame for Monica Galetti if Masterchef were to finish because of Greg Wallace. Monica gave up her fantastic restaurant, Mere in Fitzrovia, to work on the TV show. I know it was her career choice, but it would be a big blow for her.

Dibbydod Mon 02-Dec-24 09:11:38

Most men tend to joke about sex and the such like and Greg Wallis is no exception, to them it’s just a lot of silly banter . Also , a lot of women go along with this type banter , it’s all just a lot of silly fun and banter as how people tend to be like , they do tend to joke about their sex lives ect ect . I’ve seen many a female laughing at what men joke about , I belong to few groups with men present and they are forever joking about , ok , so they joke about sex , but the women engage with them every time , in fact most women like a man with good sense humour. To say that he went “ topless “ ..how can a man who doesn’t wear a shirt be regarded as “ topless “, what a silly statement .
The women who have accused him are well out of order in my opinion . They no doubt joked with him at the time but then decided to complain about him . For a guy who’s good at his job and have recorded so many tv shows I think these women vengeful now , the poor man is well in the limelight because of a handful of spiteful women who are out to destroy him .

Oh, and just to add, I’m not particularly a fan of Wallis it’s just that I don’t like to see a man’s career and reputation destroyed by a handful of women who , no doubt , took part in his “ jokes “ at the time .

Also , Rod Stuart’s wife was happy to be on Celebrity Masterchef at the time as I’m a big fan of the show and could tell she enjoyed her time being on there . If she really were offended as she makes out the why did she continue being a contestant in the show when she could have bowed out . And for Sir Rod criticism of how Wallis looks like is very insulting as he’s no oil painting either maybe he should look in the mirror .

mae13 Mon 02-Dec-24 08:52:46

OldFrill

Jim'll Fix It was very much Saville's show, he fronted it.
The various MasterChef shows are very much about the chefs. Greg Wallace played a fairly minor part, not appearing in every show. Many if the chefs have advanced into TV/media themselves.
I don't think the programmes are comparable. MasterChef may have run out of steam anyway (don't know the current viewing figures) but the show is much more than just Greg Wallace.

Wallace may have played a minor part but his loud and raucous personality drowned Masterchef - the media automatically link Masterchef with Greg Wallace whenever and wherever his name is mentioned.

He's sunk that particular BBC ship.

Dibbydod Mon 02-Dec-24 08:47:11

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Babs03 Mon 02-Dec-24 08:18:30

Russell Brand was just a giant red flag, I found him disgusting from the get go.

Babs03 Mon 02-Dec-24 08:17:26

NotSpaghetti

Petra - I feel like that about Ricky Gervais!

Me too.
He puts my teeth on edge.
Certain male celebrities raise red flags for me, Wallace always did and Gervais is another.

OldFrill Mon 02-Dec-24 05:33:03

Jim'll Fix It was very much Saville's show, he fronted it.
The various MasterChef shows are very much about the chefs. Greg Wallace played a fairly minor part, not appearing in every show. Many if the chefs have advanced into TV/media themselves.
I don't think the programmes are comparable. MasterChef may have run out of steam anyway (don't know the current viewing figures) but the show is much more than just Greg Wallace.

mae13 Mon 02-Dec-24 04:19:47

Maybe "Masterchef" should be finished now? It's had a good enough run over several years but the current furorè involving Greg Wallace has, IMHO, done for it.
It's now tainted beyond redemption - it will now be defined and associated forever with Greg Wallace, his alledged behaviour and that astonishing statement in an attempt to pile responsibility for his attitudes and (possible) actions on women "of a certain age."
Just as "Jim'll Fix It" is hideously tarnished for good, then "Masterchef" is destined to go the same way bar a miracle.

NotSpaghetti Mon 02-Dec-24 00:16:01

Petra - I feel like that about Ricky Gervais!

petra Sun 01-Dec-24 22:27:46

Oreo

I just can’t understand , when a person becomes a tv celebrity they think they can say anything they like.

Greg Wallis was a creep before he became a celebrity.

Oreo Sun 01-Dec-24 20:11:15

I just can’t understand , when a person becomes a tv celebrity they think they can say anything they like.

Oreo Sun 01-Dec-24 20:09:56

Ricky Gervase is a dinosaur himself, it takes one to know one.

petra Sun 01-Dec-24 20:07:57

I think Ricky Gervais nailed him.
he’s a bloke from another age….. the dinosaur age
Brilliant 👏👏👏👏👏

Oreo Sun 01-Dec-24 20:03:02

Chocolatelovinggran

I agree that his response threw petrol on the flames.
A spot of contrition and humility might have been more helpful.

Presumably if he had apologised it would be taken in law that he was guilty of inappropriate behaviour which he denies it seems.

Fleurpepper Sun 01-Dec-24 19:20:42

Chocolatelovinggran

I agree that his response threw petrol on the flames.
A spot of contrition and humility might have been more helpful.

Indeed, I couldn't believe my ears!

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 01-Dec-24 19:18:23

I agree that his response threw petrol on the flames.
A spot of contrition and humility might have been more helpful.

Babs03 Sun 01-Dec-24 15:59:11

Thanx 👍

Wyllow3 Sun 01-Dec-24 15:40:12

(Hi Babs in case you are interested there's a thread under the TV and Arts going on about Wallace.)

Babs03 Sun 01-Dec-24 14:13:51

www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/gregg-wallace-news-masterchef-penny-lancaster-accusations-bbc-b2656720.html

Babs03 Sun 01-Dec-24 14:12:42

Sorry the link didn’t work 🤔

Babs03 Sun 01-Dec-24 14:12:05

Greg Wallace suspended amid accusations of sexual misconduct.
I actually think his reply to the accusations has probs done far more damage than good.
Men like this are now social dinosaurs and simply refuse to read the room.