Former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is set to become a grandad
Ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace - who was axed by the BBC last year after an investigation into 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct, with 45 accusations against him being upheld - cannot wait to become a grandad.
Gregg Wallace is set to become a grandad.
The ex-MasterChef host - who was axed by the BBC last year after an investigation into 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct, with 45 accusations against him being upheld - posted an ultrasound photo on Instagram on Tuesday (11.08.26).
His caption read: "Grandad. This is my granddaughter. I’m going to be a grandfather."
Gregg, 61, did not reveal which of his eldest two children, Tom, 32, and daughter Libby, 29, whom he has with his late ex-wife, Denise Lovell, is expecting a baby.
Fans rushed to the post's comments section to congratulate the former greengrocer and his spouse, Anne-Marie Sterpini, who have a seven-year-old son named Sid.
One penned: "Congratulations!! You’re going to be awesome Grandparents. I’m so happy for you all xx (sic)."
A second supporter typed: "Being a grandparent is one of the best most fulfilling rewarding jobs in the world congrats Gregg (sic)."
And a third follower wrote: "Congratulations Gregg and family. Granbabies change your life. I have a lil granddaughter and she is a wonderful human being, God bless her. God bless you and your beautiful family, Gregg.
"Wonderful times ahead for you all, thank God (sic)."
After almost 20 years, Gregg was dismissed from MasterChef in July 2025 following an investigation into 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct, 45 of which were upheld.
He later brought a claim against the BBC and BBC Studios Distribution Limited for up to £10,000, alleging failures over disclosure of his personal data that caused him "distress and harassment".
A preliminary hearing into his damages claim was cancelled before it was due to take place on February 16, with a BBC spokesperson confirming the claim had been discontinued.
They said: "Shortly in advance of a hearing, due February 16, Gregg discontinued his claim.
"He is not receiving any payment in costs or damages from either BBC or BBC Studios."
A review upheld 45 of the 83 allegations against Gregg, most dating between 2005 and 2018, including one of "unwelcome physical contact".
It found the majority related to "inappropriate sexual language and humour", alongside a smaller number involving other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress.
Gregg issued an apology, saying he was "deeply sorry for any distress caused" and that he "never set out to harm or humiliate".
