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- Gregg Wallace faces new allegations of inappropriate behavior after stepping down from presenting MasterChef last week.
- Several women have reported incidents involving unwanted physical contact and sexual comments during filming.
- The BBC has suspended the airing of MasterChef Christmas specials while an investigation by production company Banijay UK is ongoing.
- Wallace apologized for previous comments deemed inappropriate and misogynistic, stating he needs to take time out during the investigation.
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