Gregg Wallace has stated that his legal team believes the BBC infringed upon his human rights by soliciting public complaints about him following his dismissal from MasterChef.

Wallace, 61, was removed from the program last July after an investigation substantiated 45 out of 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct. He had previously attempted to sue the BBC for damages, alleging they failed to disclose his personal data and caused him distress, but withdrew the claim in February.

This week, Wallace addressed the matter on social media, responding to a fan's comment about the public perception of his dismissal. He wrote that the BBC had "actually asked the public to come and complain," and that his lawyers consider "the decision to invite anybody who had ever met you over 20 years to come forward and complain may be an infringement of human rights."

He further elaborated that "Nobody has ever been treated like this before," and that he had apologized for any offense he may have "unknowingly caused."

Wallace co-hosted MasterChef with John Torode for nearly two decades. An announcement in November 2024 stated Wallace would step aside during the investigation into the allegations, which primarily occurred between 2005 and 2018. A review by the law firm Lewis Silkin confirmed the majority of substantiated allegations related to inappropriate sexual language and humor, with a smaller number involving other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress, including one instance of "unwelcome physical contact."

Wallace previously stated in January that the investigation process was not a legal one and that its standard of proof would not hold up in court, likening it to an internal human resources process. He alleged that an "open invitation" was sent out for anyone who had worked with or met him to share their stories while his reputation was being damaged.

Wallace highlighted that his career involved interactions with tens of thousands of people, including contestants, film crews, and event attendees.

Since his departure from MasterChef, Wallace has been offering personalized video messages on Cameo for £40. He has also announced plans to sell his £1 million home in Kent, with his wife Anne-Marie and their son Sid intending to move to Italy.