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Gregg Wallace allegations spark calls for beefed-up whistleblowing protections for TV and film workers
Gregg Wallace after being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Princess Royal in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, February 28, 2023

GROWING allegations of inappropriate behaviour by TV star Gregg Wallace sparked calls for beefed-up whistleblowing protections for TV and film workers today.

Head of Bectu union Philippa Childs warned of the industry’s “particularly extreme” power imbalances as former colleagues of the MasterChef presenter claimed he had made “lesbian jokes” and “highly inappropriate” comments.

She said: “The allegations levelled at Gregg Wallace are very serious, as is their scope and the significant time period they span.

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