Lorraine Kelly has weighed in on the controversy surrounding MasterChef's Gregg Wallace, who has strongly refuted recent allegations. Discussing Gregg's recent statement, the ITV presenter remarked: "You know, just sometimes, just don't, have a dignified silence. and collect yourself.

"I mean, I am quite astounded that he made that statement. Is nobody advising him? Is nobody saying, 'Shut up, just be quiet right now?'" Lorraine went on to say: "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 commented, 'It would be wrong to report the BBC has done nothing when matters have been raised with us - not least because it has already been widely reported there were interventions in both 2017 and 2018 where action was taken'," reports the Mirror .

Lorraine Kelly didn't hold back (Image: ITV) Read More Related Articles ITV I'm A Celebrity's Dean McCullough shares Bushtucker trial reality after being 'told off' Read More Related Articles ITV I'm A Celebrity fans 'taken out' as unexpected Alan Halsall moment leaves them 'sobbing' The claims against Gregg include allegations of him "talking openly about his sex life, taking his top off in front of a female worker saying he wanted to 'give her a fashion show', and telling a junior female colleague he was not wearing any boxer shorts under his jeans." The statement released about the investigation stated: "This .