After the biggest scandal of his career, Gregg Wallace is embarking on a dramatic new chapter — quitting the UK, selling his £1million Kent home and planning a semi-nomadic life in Italy with his family.
The former MasterChef host has been forced to put his sprawling countryside property on the market following his departure from BBC, after a series of historical misconduct allegations brought his long-running TV career to an abrupt end. The house, once a symbol of his success, is now being downsized as Wallace admits his life has fundamentally changed.
At 61, the ex-presenter has openly acknowledged he can no longer maintain the lifestyle he once enjoyed. Instead, he is prioritising financial stability and a quieter pace of life for his young wife and their son Sid, who is autistic and non-verbal. Selling the expansive estate — complete with acres of land, stables and a pond — marks not just a financial decision, but a significant lifestyle shift, with Wallace describing the property as simply “too big” for their current needs.
Alongside the sale, Wallace revealed plans to split his time between the UK and Italy. He intends to purchase a more modest home in Yorkshire, close to his daughter, while spending up to five months a year travelling around Italy — a country he has long loved. In a move that has raised eyebrows, he also confirmed he will homeschool his son with support from autism specialists, seeing it as a crucial step in helping Sid develop independence in a more flexible environment.
The life overhaul follows a turbulent period in which Wallace faced 83 allegations relating to workplace behaviour, with 45 claims upheld, most involving inappropriate language. He has since issued a public apology and briefly pursued legal action against the BBC over data concerns, before withdrawing the case earlier this year. Stepping away from mainstream television, he is now focusing on online ventures and retraining to support individuals with autism — a path clearly shaped by his personal life.
Once a familiar face on British screens for nearly two decades alongside John Torode, Wallace now finds himself at a crossroads. While controversy continues to follow him, his decision to leave behind his former life and start again abroad signals an attempt to rebuild — this time, with family at the centre of it all.
