Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is facing criticism from charities and groups working with disabled people after he appeared to link claims of misconduct he is facing to his autism diagnosis. Several dozen people have come forward with allegations about Wallace, including inappropriate sexual comments, touching and groping, which he denies.

According to the BBC, 50 more people have approached them with fresh claims about former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, including an allegation of groping, which he strongly denies

The BBC is facing a new crisis over whether or not to show an unaired season of MasterChef that features Gregg Wallace prominently. Yesterday it was revealed that 50 more people had approached the corporation with fresh claims about the TV presenter, who is at the centre of a sexual misconduct investigation.