Gregg who? Disgraced judge Gregg Wallace was a mere sideshow as MasterChef: The Professionals (BBC One) reached an emotional crescendo. Presumably, this was the last time we’ll ever see Wallace on the BBC.

On MasterChef: The Professionals: “My partner Samira encouraged me to enter the competition. I felt that it was the right time, and I was confident in my abilities. I’m extremely proud to get to Finals Week. I’ve had my ups and downs throughout the competition and to get here and prove myself is a great honour and also super nerve wracking!”

Live host Jacqui Joseph quickly brushed over the allegations against Gregg Wallace as The Masterchef: The Professionals finalists appeared on the latest show

The BBC is pulling its MasterChef Christmas after presenter Gregg Wallace was accused of inappropriate sexual comments. The corporation had said on Monday that all MasterChef episodes that had already been filmed would be aired as planned, including the festive editions.

The Professionals finalists appeared on the latest episode of BBC Morning Live before the big final episode - but the recent Gregg Wallace controversy was brushed aside by host Jacqui Joseph.

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The BBC have reportedly already lined up a new host to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef amid an investigation into his behaviour

Culture editor Katie Razzall explores what the allegations against the MasterChef host mean for the corporation.

The BBC has signed up a team of top reporters working internally on stories about the MasterChef star, it has been reported