Lorraine Kelly has spoken out over allegations against MasterChef host Gregg Wallace. Historical allegations of misconduct are being investigated by the BBC after complaints were raised by individuals. Allegations include that he talked 'openly about his sex life', took 'his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to "give her a fashion show"', and told 'a junior female colleague he was not wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans'.

Gregg vehemently denies the allegations and recently said 'this isn't right'. On her ITV show, Lorraine shared her thoughts on the situation, claiming the TV presenter needed to 'have a dignified silence'. She said: "You know, just sometimes, just don't, have a dignified silence and collect yourself.

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" Lorraine continued: "I'll tell you what his lawyer has said "it is entirely false that he, Gregg , engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature", that is what his lawyer said. "The BBC has said "it would be wrong to report the BBC has done nothing it of when matters have been raised with us - not least because it is already been widely reported there were interventions in both 2017 and 2018 where action was taken"." The BBC pr.