Gregg Wallace : Another report

Why did they carry on working with him if he was so vile. They could have just walked away instead they smiled away while cooking on celebrity masterchef.
If anyone made patronising sexist or crude remarks to me they would regret it straight away.

Wyllow3

Sparklefizz

I am disappointed that yet again the BBC seem to have brushed bad behaviour under the carpet.

I don't think they have. They are being very pro-active in dealing with it. But like many examples we are faced with atm, it has taken a critical mass of information and complaints and active organisation to all come spilling out.

Also happened on Channel 5, which probably explains why its taken a long time to surface since its dealing with different organisations.

"A woman said that while making the programmeGregg Wallace’s Big Weekendsin 2019, (Channel 5) he became “fascinated” by her relationships with women and wanted to know the “logistics” of how she dated.
Another woman told BBC News that while working on the Channel 5 programme at the same time Wallace’s conversation often revolved around sex, including spanking and domination.
Channel 5 said that it took the allegations “extremely seriously” and that the production company Rumpus was looking into the claims. Rumpus said: “We do not tolerate inappropriate behaviour on our productions.”

Sparklefizz

Well, he has shown us who he really is now !!

He's surely innocent until proven guilty isn't he Sparklefizz? 😚

Well, if it all turns out to be true about Mr Wallace, I'll be horrified! Both for the poor victims & also at my stupid-self for being so taken-in by yet another TV tosser! Not to mention the poor family of the perpetrators.
I can't quite understand why these types of things take so long to surface? It's probably due to the absolute shock & disbelief that the victims experience when the celebrity's bubble of respectability suddenly implodes horribly before their very eyes. 😶

I thought Kirsty (of Location,location) hit the nail on the head today. She said that GW's comment about "middle class" women inferred that his boorish behaviour was acceptable to "working class" men and women, and was not only incorrect but very insulting

Casdon

petra

You couldn’t make this up.
His friends are claiming he’s Autistic. 😡

He definitely has an autistic son, he may be autistic himself. That’s not an excuse for his behaviour though.

You mean women have actually SLEPT with this dreadful person? And at least one actually married him??? Are they blind, mad or just plain stupid?
Seriously, I feel sorry for his son, but hope to god he doesn’t turn out like his sleazy father!

twiglet77

Not surprising at all. I’ve always thought GW - at least, the tv persona - is creepy, full of his own importance and utterly repulsive.

You took the words right out of my mouth! He is the creepiest, ugliest apology for a man and I can’t understand any sane woman wanting to be anywhere near the creepy little toad! That smile of his turns my stomach!
I’m not keen on Torode either. He always looks as though his hair could do with a good wash!

Dearie me. What inappropriate self confidence that man has. So just plain stupid to belittle the complainers. Makes him look even guiltier.
Whatever. He's finished now. Who's going to employ him?

He's 60 - doesn't that make him a " man of a certain age"? It's no wonder he marries younger women - no "woman of a certain age' would give him the time of day

Sparklefizz

I am disappointed that yet again the BBC seem to have brushed bad behaviour under the carpet.

I don't think they have. They are being very pro-active in dealing with it. But like many examples we are faced with atm, it has taken a critical mass of information and complaints and active organisation to all come spilling out.

His "defence" address must have been suggested by someone who really hates him. Unbelievably crass. His career is finished. Although he may end up as an "anti-woke" ranter on the kind of programmes which I never watch anyway.

Having just seen the video of Wallace delivering his remarks about middle class women, I now understand why the reprimands from the television companies following complaints about his behaviour made no impact on him whatsoever.

Well, he has shown us who he really is now !!

kittylester

Think Gregg should stop digging!

The video has just been on the Laura Kuensberg (sp) programme.

DH and I said the same when we saw that clip, he should have the decency to keep quiet until the enquiry (I assume there will be one)

I am disappointed that yet again the BBC seem to have brushed bad behaviour under the carpet.

Although I do think this cant just be put down to the behaviour of one man, as with Russel Brand some of these incidents were filmed and were deemed ok.

HousePlantQueen

I often wonder when people suggest that the complainants in these type of cases ie harassment, inappropriate 'banter' etc., are being 'woke' or have no sense of humour if they would think it so harmless if it was their daughter or wife who was on the receiving end. I suspect not

Other choice and tired remarks that mysoginists use when you fail to respond with gushing glee to their "banter" are: "wot? You a lesbian?" and "you frigid or somefink?"
They see themselves as indulging in carefree bonhomie. Women, of course, are defective due to hormones........give me strength.

Kandinsky

I’m a bit torn on this one.
Maybe it is just a handful of uptight middle aged women with no sense of humour?
Or maybe he did overstep the mark.
Without being there at the time it’s difficult to know.

But I’m inclined to think this is all another load of nonsense.

Is this for real? Or is this your Gransnet name Gregg?

Good one Gregg, let's add age and class into the mix.

He must have thought all his Christmases had come together when he got partnered with Aliona in Strictly, but first he tells her he doesn't wear underwear when his trousers split in training, and then blames her for being voted out because he said she didn't like him.

Yeh, her and thousands of others Gregg.

What do you think Gregg Wallace's reaction would be if in his workplace a man was continually making sexual comments to him.
I am always fascinated that middle aged is seen as a slur.
If middle aged is a slur and 'not reliable' then we can ignore all of Gregg Wallace's denials, after all he is only a middle aged man.

I’m a bit torn on this one.
Maybe it is just a handful of uptight middle aged women with no sense of humour?
Or maybe he did overstep the mark.
Without being there at the time it’s difficult to know.

But I’m inclined to think this is all another load of nonsense.

MissInterpreted

Well, he certainly hasn't done himself any favours there, has he? As mae13 says, keep on digging, Gregg - I'm sure plenty of 'middle class women of a certain age' will lend a hand to dig that hole!

What a plonker

Think Gregg should stop digging!

The video has just been on the Laura Kuensberg (sp) programme.

Well, he certainly hasn't done himself any favours there, has he? As mae13 says, keep on digging, Gregg - I'm sure plenty of 'middle class women of a certain age' will lend a hand to dig that hole!