Gregg Wallace has revealed he’s selling his £1million Kent home after his life took a dramatic turn following his high-profile BBC axing. The former MasterChef host, 61, disclosed that he was no longer able to live the lifestyle he once had after the BBC dismissed him last year.
Wallace was removed from his role after an investigation into 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct, with 45 complaints upheld. Following the allegations, Wallace pursued a £10,000 damages claim against the BBC for breaching his personal data, but later dropped the claim in February.
In a candid Instagram post on Sunday, Gregg shared his decision to sell his large home, which sits on five acres of land and boasts stables and a pond. He expressed his desire for a quieter life, citing the need for financial security for his younger wife, Anne-Marie, 38, and their son Sid, 6, who has been diagnosed with autism.
Gregg admitted, “I can’t have the life I used to have, but I wanted to come out of it anyway—just not in such a dramatic way.” He added that his decision was also motivated by the need to secure a stable future for his family, saying, “I want to relax a little, but also want to ensure a certain lifestyle and leave a legacy for my family.”
The former broadcaster shared his plans to downsize, saying he would sell his “enormous house” and buy a more modest property. He also expressed his intention to work less and potentially spend half of the year in Italy with his family.
Gregg has also taken a new direction, studying to become an autism coach, inspired by his son Sid, who is nonverbal and autistic. Wallace is now dedicated to helping others diagnosed with autism live self-sufficient lives.
This move marks the latest in a series of online ventures for the former MasterChef presenter, who has earned money through personalised video messages and promotional content.
In January, Wallace claimed the investigation process was “not legal” and compared it to an internal HR process, alleging that an “open invitation” was sent out for anyone who had ever worked with him to come forward. He also mentioned that he had interacted with “tens of thousands” of people throughout his career and questioned whether anyone would survive such an investigation without complaints being made against them.
Gregg, who co-presented MasterChef for nearly 20 years, was dismissed from his role in November 2024 while the misconduct allegations were investigated. A review by law firm Lewis Silkin later upheld 45 of the allegations, most of which related to inappropriate sexual language and humour. Gregg issued a public apology for any distress caused and stated he never intended to harm anyone.
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