Downing Street said it is "right that a thorough investigation has been conducted" into the allegations, with the Prime Minister’s official spokesman adding: "We welcome the fact that the BBC severed ties with Gregg Wallace. We’re clear that appropriate steps must be taken to ensure abuses of power are prevented from happening in the future."

Uncertainty remains around the future of an unaired series of MasterChef, which was recorded prior to Gregg Wallace’s axing from the BBC. The relationship between the 60-year-old TV presenter and the broadcaster turned sour after allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour emerged last year.

The BBC said it will not work with “Masterchef” host Gregg Wallace in the future after a report found that 45 out of 83 misconduct allegations made against the hit cooking show presenter were substantiated.

A report into BBC show MasterChef has found 45 allegations against Gregg Wallace were upheld including one of unwelcome physical contact and another three of being in a state of undress.

The BBC claim that 50 more people have come forward with fresh allegations against former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace - among them is a claim of groping, which he denies