Gregg Wallace drops claim against Bbc after receiving personal data

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has withdrawn his legal claim against the after court documents indicate he has received much of the personal data he requested, and the broadcaster says he will not be paying him any costs or damages.

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Court papers show Wallace had claimed the broadcaster failed to comply with his request for copies of his personal data and had sought up to £10, 000 in damages for what he described as "distress and harassment". The documents say he has now "discontinued" his claim against the and Studios.

High Court defence and timeline of disclosures

In its defence filed at the High Court in October, the denied that he "has suffered any distress or harassment" as a result of its responses to his requests. The defence argued Wallace pursued his claim without giving the broadcaster prior notice and added that the provided him with a copy of the personal data to which it says he was entitled on 7 October.

What was alleged and the inquiry findings

Wallace was sacked from the cooking show in July 2025 after an inquiry ordered by the show's production company Banijay heard 83 allegations against him. Of those, 45 were upheld, including one allegation of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress. Most of the upheld claims related to inappropriate sexual language and humour and to culturally insensitive or racist comments.

Career background and earlier steps away from MasterChef

Wallace began co-presenting MasterChef in 2005 and hosted the programme for 20 years. It was announced in November 2024 that he would step away from his presenting role while the misconduct allegations were investigated; he later left the show and was sacked in July 2025 following the inquiry.

Apologies, disputed findings and other substantiated claims

Wallace issued an apology, saying he was "deeply sorry for any distress" he caused and that he "never set out to harm or humiliate", while also saying that "none of the serious allegations against me were upheld". A review by law firm Lewis Silkin later upheld 45 of the 83 allegations, including one of "unwelcome physical contact". A separate claim that his co-host John Torode had used a severely offensive racist term was also substantiated; Torode has said he has "no recollection" of the incident.

Official statements and the hearing that was due

On Friday, the said: "Shortly in advance of a hearing (due 16 February), Mr Wallace discontinued his claim. He is not receiving any payment in costs or damages from either or Studios. " A spokesperson confirmed the claimant had abandoned the action and repeated that no costs or damages would be paid. Wallace's representatives have been approached for a comment and Mr Wallace has been approached for comment.

The hearing had been due on 16 February; the claim was discontinued shortly in advance of that scheduled court date.