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'I thought about suicide all the time': Tearful Gregg Wallace's bombshell first interview where he tells his side of story - and reveals devastating death at height of the scandal

25/04/25 15:36

Gregg, 60, stepped down from MasterChef five months ago while complaints from 13 women about historical allegations of misconduct were investigated. This is the first interview he has given since the accusations were made. Last weekend he suffered chest pains, worrying his wife of nine years, Anna....read

MasterChef star conned out of £300k by his own mum reveals 'soul-destroying' way she 'systematically destroyed his life' - and the scar he'll carry with him forever
25/03/25 14:15
The 50 year old, who is a judge of MasterChef: The Professionals , appeared on the ITV show to chat to host Lorraine Kelly , 65, about his new Netflix documentary Con Mum
Inside Gregg Wallace's comeback: Truth about what's happening with the investigation, his state of mind - and the VERY surprising young woman who's helping him
07/02/25 12:27
Compared to the storm under which he retreated from public life, Gregg Wallace's return to social media this week was surprisingly low key.
Gregg Wallace breaks his social media silence and responds to fan comments after quitting MasterChef amid 'sexual misconduct probe'
05/02/25 02:06
Gregg Wallace has finally returned to social media after stepping down from MasterChef last year amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
World's RICHEST chef is worth more than both Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay's net worth combined (and you may not have heard of him!)
13/01/25 23:10
Alan Wong has been revealed as the world's richest chef - flaunting a staggering net-worth that is more than Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay's combined.
Former celebrity MasterChef winner and EastEnders star makes surprise cameo in Harlan Coben's new Netflix thriller Missing You
03/01/25 14:38
A former Celebrity MasterChef winner and EastEnders star made a surprise cameo in Harlan Coben's new thriller Missing You on New Year's Day.
Gregg Wallace shocks MasterChef: The Professionals viewers with VERY cheeky joke that slipped through BBC's efforts to edit him out of show - but should it have been cut?
11/12/24 10:35
MasterChef: The Professionals viewers were left in utter shock after Gregg Wallace made a VERY cheeky joke during the nail-biting instalment of finals week.
BBC viewers threaten to 'switch off' as broadcaster shares full Christmas day schedule - raging 'we've been robbed' and 'it used to be special'
06/12/24 14:51
And people aren't happy about the line-up of shows and have been left raging, claiming they feel 'robbed'.
Amy Dowden admits 'I'm gutted' as she swipes at BBC for cancelling MasterChef Christmas special amid Gregg Wallace misconduct allegations - insisting 'I had a lovely time on set'
06/12/24 13:20
The Strictly pro favourite, 34, insisted she 'had a lovely time on set' while chatting to host Christine Lampard on Friday's instalment of Lorraine - adding she couldn't further comment.
Gregg Wallace FURIOUS at John Torode and has unfollowed him and his wife Lisa Faulkner on social media after Masterchef co-host failed to defend him and said 'we've never been friends'
02/12/24 12:47
Gregg Wallace is said to be fuming at his MasterChef co-host John Torode after he failed to publicly support him.
Pregnant Charlotte Crosby reveals she has 'never been so let down' as her clothing brand is left 'stockless' after putting her 'trust' in an outside company
29/11/24 17:15
Charlotte Crosby has revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has 'never been so let down in all of her life' as her clothing brand Pepper Girls Club is left 'stockless'.
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Charlotte Crosby brands Gregg Wallace 'extremely unpleasant' following her stint on MasterChef which saw her break down in tears - as she joins celebrities slamming star - after host stepped down amid misconduct probe
29/11/24 08:21
Charlotte Crosby has branded Gregg Wallace as 'extremely unpleasant' on Instagram on Thursday as she joined celebrities slamming the BBC star amid misconduct probe.
Definitive inside story of Gregg Wallace scandal revealed by KATIE HIND. How TV bosses and attack dog lawyers tried to protect TV chef... and then the charges became impossible to ignore
29/11/24 02:01
MasterChef fans will be left with a bitter taste after Wallace stood down as an investigation was launched into allegations of 'inappropriate' on-set behaviour.
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Gregg Wallace appears to stare at Penny Lancaster's chest on Celebrity Catchphrase - two years before he was accused of bullying Sir Rod Stewart's wife on MasterChef
28/11/24 20:04
The show aired in 2019, two years before the model, 53, appeared on Celebrity MasterChef where she was left in floods of tears by the host's behaviour.
How Gregg Wallace's ill-fated MasterChef prediction backfired as TV host steps down from the BBC cooking show following 'misconduct' allegations
28/11/24 19:32
Earlier this year Gregg Wallace revealed his plans to scale back his MasterChef duties - but insisted he couldn't see a show without himself and his co-star John Torode at the forefront.
Inside Gregg Wallace's tumultuous friendship with MasterChef co-host John Torode - as he steps down from show amid misconduct probe
28/11/24 18:44
Here, FEMAIL takes a look inside the often fractious relationship between the stars of the British show, from best man at weddings to a furious spat that meant filming needed to be paused.
Gregg Wallace returns to the UK with wife Anne-Marie following a getaway in Italy after being forced to hit back over BBC allegations that he made 'inappropriate sexual comments'
21/10/24 10:29
Gregg Wallace kept a low-key figure under a black baseball cap as he landed in the UK with wife Anne-Marie Sterpini on Monday after a four-day getaway to Italy.
Ian H Watkins exits Celebrity MasterChef after failing to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace in the latest round 'I am absolutely amazed that I even made it this far'
18/09/24 03:05
Ian 'H' Watkins exit from celebrity MasterChef was confirmed on Tuesday.
John Torode breaks silence about horrific horse accident that left him severely injured in 2016 - as he admits: 'I felt like I had nine lives after I fell off'
16/09/24 15:21
The MasterChef judge, 59, was urgently rushed to St Mary's hospital after being thrown twice from the saddle.
Celebrity MasterChef star 'almost kills Gregg twice' with raw chicken blunder - and gasps 'this will haunt me forever'
21/08/24 07:55
The writer was shocked by his subpar performance and confessed his poultry horror would 'haunt him forever'.
I was on MasterChef - it cost me a grand just to buy the food I needed, I barely slept during filming and show runners even stitched me up with the wrong ingredients
17/08/24 07:28
The high-pressured cooking competition usually sees 32 professional chefs enter the MasterChef kitchen in a bid to become the 2023 Champion.
Celebrity MasterChef's Ian 'H' Watkins is left in tears after 'car crash' incident in the kitchen - as another star is eliminated
16/08/24 00:46
Celebrity MasterChef's Ian 'H' Watkins was left in tears after a 'car crash' incident in the kitchen on Thursday's episode of the BBC series.
Snoochie Shy is the first star to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef as the radio DJ admits she had a 'disaster in the kitchen'
13/08/24 20:46
Snoochie Shy was the first star to be eliminated from Celebrity MasterChef as the new series kicked off on the BBC on Tuesday night.
Celebrity MasterChef: Steps' Ian 'H' Watkins admits he's NEVER cooked for anyone before while Edith Bowman discusses 'terrifying' lead up to show ahead of new series
12/08/24 20:46
Celebrity MasterChef will finally be returning to screens on Tuesday night - with a new bunch of stars hoping to succeed in the kitchen.
John Torode is trolled by This Morning viewers for 'cooking' a simple Greek salad in Greece during food segment
08/07/24 13:51
The MasterChef presenter, 58, set sail on a cruise around Greece and whipped up a delicious looking Greek salad for viewers at home during the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show.
Where are the previous Masterchef winners now? From setting up Mexican restaurant Wahaca to writing bestsellers - a look at the show's success stories as 2024 winner Brin Pirathapan is crowned
25/05/24 12:43
MailOnline reveals what became of the MasterChef winners, from working with some of the UK's biggest names to topping the Sunday Times Bestseller list...
MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace shares a rare photo of lookalike eldest son Tom as he celebrates his milestone 30th birthday
22/05/24 21:28
Greg Wallace took to his social media to share a rare snap of his eldest son Tom Wallace as he celebrated his son's 30th birthday.
Bloomsbury apologises for publishing false claim that food critic Jay Rayner took Ozempic in book by Johann Hari - who was previously embroiled in plagiarism row
15/05/24 13:35
Writing in his new book, The Magic Pill, Glasgow-born Hari, who started Ozempic in January 2023, claimed that the British food critic, 57, had also injected himself with the weight loss drug.
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MasterChef fans in total shock as iconic voiceover's face is finally revealed as she attends the show's 20th anniversary dinner
15/05/24 09:26
MasterChef fans were left in utter shock on Tuesday as the long-standing narrator of the show was finally revealed during a special episode to mark the BBC's 20th anniversary.
MasterChef star returns to the show and shares health update after chopping off he tip of her finger on the BBC cooking show
26/04/24 00:00
MasterChef contestant Charlotte has given a health update as she returned to the BBC cooking show on Thursday after a horror accident.
MasterChef viewers are stunned by guest judge William Sitwell's shocking comment about school meals causing 'childhood trauma': 'Someone really should have told him to stop!'
05/04/24 21:24
MasterChef viewers were left stunned by guest judge William Sitwell during Friday night's episode.
MasterChef's John Torode is 'nearly poisoned' when a contestant accidentally swaps sugar for salt in a devastating mix up
04/04/24 09:57
MasterChef's John Torode was 'nearly poisoned' when a contestant accidentally swapped sugar for salt in episode two of the hit cooking show.
Where are the previous Masterchef winners now? From Eddie Scott to Chariya Khattiyot as landmark 20th season gets underway
03/04/24 19:24
As the 20th series of MasterChef gets well underway, viewers watch in anticipation as they watch dozens of new hopefuls complete gruelling cookery tasks to battle it out for victory.
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace reveals bizarre reason he watches back every episode of the BBC show
01/04/24 17:57
Greg Wallace has revealed the very bizarre reason he watches back every episode of himself on hit show MasterChef.
Gordon Ramsay posts sweet snap of his youngest kids Oscar, 4, and Jesse James, 5 months, cosying up with an iPad... after stunning fans by revealing arrival of his SIXTH child at 57
25/03/24 09:55
The chef, 57, and his wife Tana, 49, are parents to Megan, 25, twins Holly and Jack, 24, Tilly, 22, Oscar, four, and Jesse James, five months
Gordon Ramsay, 57, issues a stern warning to daughter Holly, 24, as she poses with her brand new £200,000 Aston Martin
14/03/24 19:01
The celebrity chef, 57, issued a stern warning to his daughter Holly after she proudly posed with her brand new £200,000 Aston Martin.
The Traitors star lands HUGE new TV role just one month after becoming a fan favourite on BBC show
11/02/24 22:52
The TV icon will reportedly appear in the famous kitchen to win over the judges when the new season airs, typically late summer on BBC One.
MasterChef star Gregg Wallace in battle to better fund education for autistic children: TV judge, whose four-year-old son Sid has condition, says it's 'not easy' to find schooling support
06/01/24 19:50
The 59-year-old MasterChef UK judge made a special appearance on QVC on Saturday to promote Little Sid Rosebushes, named after his four-year-old son, who has autism.
His transformation shocked the nation... Now GREGG WALLACE reveals how he lost 5 stone WITHOUT dieting after doctors warned him he was heading for a heart attack
30/12/23 22:00
A decade of snacking on the set of BBC Masterchef saw Gregg Wallace's weight balloon to almost 17 stone while his BMI reached a dangerously obese level of 36.1.
Love Island's most complained about contestant EVER teases participation in All Stars series just days ahead of show premiere
24/12/23 00:35
The Devon beauty, 28, dropped a huge hint that she might be joining the All Stars series in January.
Iconic noughties star makes television comeback and breaks their silence after hiatus from the small screen
23/12/23 23:44
Kate Thornton sent her fans into a frenzy on Friday night when she posted some exciting news of her imminent appearance on television.
Sarah Lancashire makes rare public appearance to collect Performance of the Year gong at the Rose D'Or Awards for the final series of Happy Valley
28/11/23 11:13
The actress, 59, played police officer Catherine Cawood in the acclaimed BBC drama series , which aired its third and final series earlier this year.
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David Attenborough, MasterChef, Top Gear and Dragon's Den lead the way in British TV's £1.9 billion export bonanza as sales hit record levels
13/11/23 02:03
Among the most exported shows were BBC wildlife series Frozen Planet - narrated by Sir David Attenborough - and Serengeti, and ITV dramas The Ipcress File, starring Joe Cole.
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Masterchef star 'is set to join the I'm A Celebrity lineup - despite BLASTING the show as ''puerile'' and ''dumb''
05/11/23 01:36
The Masterchef star, 50, called the show 'puerile' and 'dumb' has signed a deal rumoured to be up to £100,000 for this years series.
Get sweet on bitter: Sharp meets mellow in MasterChef finalist Alexina Anatole's next-level flavour combination
30/09/23 11:20
MasterChef finalist Alexina Anatole is the chef behind Bitter, a new recipe book filled with mouth-watering flavour combinations. Here, you'll find five of her delicious dishes and desserts to try at home.
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TV star looks unrecognisable as he strips down to his underwear for a new campaign... can you guess who it is?
13/09/23 14:40
He's known for his operatic voice and curly moustache, but Wynne Evans couldn't have looked further from his Go Compare man persona for his latest campaign.
Celebrity MasterChef's Gregg Wallace refuses to eat comedian's dish after discovering the meat is RAW: 'It's impossible to ignore'
01/09/23 23:37
Celebrity MasterChef Judge Greg Wallace refused to eat a dish in awkward scenes that aired on Friday night as he was presented with raw meat.
Celebrity MasterChef 2023: The final five are REVEALED as they prepare for their toughest challenge yet
01/09/23 20:32
The 18th series of the hit BBC show has seen a number of famous faces battle it out for the winning title and now the final five have been confirmed.
Celeb MasterChef: Emmerdale's Amy Walsh breaks down as she reveals the REAL reason why she decided to take part in the show - as Dianne Buswell is eliminated
22/08/23 21:29
It was the final week of the Celebrity MasterChef Heats on Tuesday night's episode on the BBC.
Gregg Wallace's replacement on Inside The Factory is REVEALED - after MasterChef star denied he left BBC show due to derogatory comments to female staff
22/08/23 14:58
Gregg Wallace's replacement as presenter of BBC Two show Inside The Factory was revealed on Tuesday.
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Gregg Wallace denies he left BBC show Inside The Factory due to derogatory comments made to female staff about their weight' as he insists claims are 'inaccurate
15/08/23 11:53
The presenter has denied that he left the BBC show Inside The Factory in March due to inappropriate comments made towards female staff.
Max George hits back at MasterChef 'fix' row after viewers accused him of 'lying' about not being able to cook
13/08/23 08:38
Max George has hit back at the MasterChef 'fix' row after viewers accused him of 'lying' about not being able to cook.
BBC comedian and former The One Show correspondent Hardeep Singh Kohli arrested and charged in connection with 'non-recent' sexual offences
09/08/23 15:02
Hardeep Singh Kohli, 54, has been released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date.
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Celebrity MasterChef: Judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode make VERY surprising decision ahead of the quarter finals
03/08/23 20:56
Celebrity MasterChef returned for episode two on Thursday night as the four remaining stars in the first heat battled for a place in the quarter final.
Celeb MasterChef: Richie Anderson is first to be booted off after serving RAW chicken in chaotic episode: 'If they judge before the salmonella kicks in, I'll be fine!'
02/08/23 21:48
Richie Anderson was the first contestant to be booted off Celebrity MasterChef on Wednesday night's episode as the new series kicked off.
Gregg Wallace's disturbing 'human meat' mockumentary for Channel 4 hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints
02/08/23 11:20
Gregg Wallace's Channel 4 mockumentary The British Miracle Meat has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints.
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Gregg Wallace addresses fans after 'disgusted' viewers blast his new satirical Channel 4 show which sees TV chef sampling 'human meat'
25/07/23 09:32
The MasterChef judge, 58, appeared on The British Miracle Meat on Monday night, a satirical documentary about a factory which manufactured 'engineered human meat'.
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Is this Channel 4's most tasteless show ever?: Viewers blast new Gregg Wallace program that sees TV chef sampling 'human meat' and invites the public to do the same
24/07/23 20:10
Billed as a solution for cash-strapped families, MasterChef host Gregg Wallace interviewed 'donors' who were selling their flesh to fictional firm 'Good Harvest'.
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My battle to bring up our beautiful autistic son: Celebrity MasterChef's Gregg Wallace reveals how losing 4st has left him fighting fit for the most heart-rending challenge of his life
21/07/23 09:03
The MasterChef presenter, who lives in the Kent countryside with his son, his wife Anna and her parents Rina and Massimo, lights up when he talks about Sid.
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Nigella Lawson, 63, cuts a casual figure in an all-black ensemble as she steps out with her lookalike daughter Cosima Thomasina Diamond, 29
14/07/23 16:55
The TV cook, 63, donned a casual look as she enjoyed a daily stroll in Soho alongside her daughter Cosima Thomasina Diamond, 29.
Georgia Toffolo looks chic in a blue and white patterned dress as she and dapper Gregg Wallace lead the stars at the annual Boisdale lunch
12/07/23 16:15
Georgia Toffolo and Gregg Wallace led the stars at the Boisdale Life Editors Lunch in Canary Wharf on Wednesday.
I'm a chef... and you've been making quiche all wrong! MasterChef finalist Mike Tomkins shares his pro tips for the perfect flaky finish and reveals the two mistakes most commonly made
29/05/23 11:48
There are two common mistakes people make when making quiche, according to MasterChef finalist Mike, who offers private dining and events services via The NoteCook.
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'I was rooting for him!' MasterChef UK fans 'gutted' as Jack is eliminated during nail-biting semi-final - as the 2023 finalists are REVEALED
26/05/23 21:20
MasterChef UK fans were left 'gutted' on Friday night as contestant Jack Wilkinson was eliminated in the nail-biting semi-finals. while the 2023 finalists are revealed.
'I'd be straight down to McDonald's after!' MasterChef viewers slam hapless contestants for serving 120 'ravenous' firefighters tiny portions during latest challenge
23/05/23 22:10
MasterChef viewers slammed the chefs for cooking 'small' portions as they served 'ravenous firefighters' during the latest episode on Tuesday evening.
MasterChef viewers 'gutted' as fan favourite is given the boot from the show with the remaining contestants whittled down to eight
19/05/23 21:35
MasterChef viewers were devastated during Friday's episode as Linda Zouggari was voted out of the competition.
Back in the kitchen! MasterChef fan favourite Monica Galetti leaves contestants 'starstruck' as she appears as a surprise stand-in for Gregg Wallace - a year after quitting The Professionals when her nephew fell ill
19/05/23 10:01
The telly chef, who stepped away from MasterChef: The Professionals in April last year after her nephew fell ill with cancer, made a surprise return on the BBC One show last night.
Return of Coronation chicken (pie)! Great British Menu winner Adam Handling's 'majestic' savoury tart is crowned winner of The One Show's Coronation Dish competition
02/05/23 20:57
British chef Adam Handling was announced as the winner of The One Show's Coronation Dish competition on tonight's episode.
'That was his fault!' MasterChef fans are bemused after Linda tips her pasta sauce over when Gregg Wallace distracts her during a challenge
27/04/23 21:52
During one of the challenges, contestant Linda was cooking arancini stuffed with an arrabiata sauce.
'There's a fine line between looking bold and looking like somebody's taken a s**t on your plate': MasterChef viewers compare contestant Mirel's gluten-free cake to a poo - despite rave reviews from the judges
25/04/23 22:35
As the series returned for another episode, contestants were challenged in the audition round to create a series of bakes to impress the judges and win aprons.
MasterChef viewers distraught as 'fan favourite' is given the boot from the show after serving up packet noodles and failing to impress with his dessert
21/04/23 22:43
MasterChef viewers were stunned on Friday as fan favourite Forest, 34, was given the boot from the competition.
'Aggressive' MasterChef UK floor manager riles viewers after constantly barking time warnings at stressed-out contestants
19/04/23 11:28
Ben - who has also been praised for his look since the show's nineteenth season aired this month - had MasterChef UK viewers stressed by his vigilant time reminders on last night's episode.
'All that work and she only eats the mashed potato!' Masterchef viewers are baffled over the inclusion of a vegetarian judge who is unable to taste the contestants' main dishes
14/04/23 20:51
Masterchef viewers have called out the inclusion of a vegetarian judge during Friday's quarter-final heats.
What became of the MasterChef champions? FEMAIL charts the successes (and flops) of amateur chefs who lifted the trophy as the 19th series kicks off
12/04/23 09:58
As dozens of hopeful amateur cooks enter the MasterChef kitchen as the new 19th series of the BBC cooking show gets underway, what happened to the people who have lifted the trophy so far?
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MasterChef hopeful Jonny left in tears after brutal critique from judge John Torode for serving up hairy pork
12/04/23 00:44
MasterChef contestant Jonny was left in floods of tears during Tuesday night's episode after he was lambasted for serving up hairy pork.
'We've found a way for it to work for us': MasterChef's Gregg Wallace and John Torode speak out on not being best pals in real life as they admit their friendship status leaves fans shocked
03/04/23 23:03
MasterChef hosts Gregg Wallace, 58, and John Torode, 57, have spoken out on the true nature of their friendship, admitting they're not best pals in real life.
'They aren't inferior!' MasterChef's Gregg Wallace details benefits of 'tinned and frozen' vegetables amid shortage crisis after receiving an MBE for services to food and charity
01/03/23 10:05
Gregg Wallace has spoken out in support of preserved vegetables as supermarkets struggle to stock their selves with fresh produce due to chronic shortages.
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MasterChef's John Torode receives an MBE for services to food and charity from Prince William as he celebrates with proud wife Lisa Faulkner
23/02/23 15:31
The celebrity chef, 57, was among the high-profile names who received honours during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.
MasterChef viewers are shocked over pre-watershed swearing as John Torode blasts a contestant for dropping her teammates 'in the s**t'
27/04/22 10:07
BBC Masterchef judge John Torode blasted one contestant for dropping her teammates 'in the s***', using the expletive before the 9pm watershed. Viewers said it was uncalled for.
MasterChef judge Gregg Wallace, 57, is mocked for hanging a framed article trumpeting his age-gap marriage to fourth wife Anne-Marie, 35, on the wall of his home office, with the headline: 'How does he do it?'
31/01/22 09:55
The MasterChef judge has a framed Daily Mail article from the early days of their relationship on the wall of his home office at the family home in Kent, as he revealed in an Instagram Story over the weekend.
Just Eat role for MasterChef's Gregg Wallace 'is within BBC rules' over promotional work
28/09/21 00:42
MasterChef co-host Gregg Wallace, 56, has been allowed to link up with Just Eat despite his BBC presenter job as BBC bosses decided the deal did not breach its rules.
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