Gregg Wallace shared a clip from a cruise with his wife Anna after it was revealed the former Celebrity MasterChef presenter has been replaced by Grace Dent.
The television host, 60, resigned from the role last month amid an external review of historical allegations of sexual misconduct.
Gregg, who is preparing to spend Christmas at home with his family, took to Instagram where he posted a photo of himself dressed in a tuxedo, on his way to dinner with his wife Anna, 38, aboard the luxury Queen Anne cruise ship. Cunard.
In the now-deleted post, Gregg smiled at the camera, with Anna seen over his shoulder, and wrote: “Great date night.”
Gregg and Anna enjoyed the North Sea and Baltic cruise with Cunard to Hamburg in August and are now preparing to spend Christmas at home with their family.
Anna, who shares four-year-old son Sid with Gregg, has yet to publicly address any claims made against her husband.
Gregg Wallace shared a throwback clip on a cruise with his wife Anna after it was revealed the former Celebrity MasterChef presenter has been replaced by Grace Dent.
It was announced on Tuesday that Grace Dent will be a judge on the upcoming series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode.
MailOnline has contacted Gregg’s representatives for comment.
It comes after it was revealed that Grace, 51, will be a judge on the upcoming 20th series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode.
John released a statement describing his recently announced Celebrity MasterChef co-host Grace as the “perfect person” to step into Gregg’s shoes.
On Wednesday, John said he had “loved” working with Grace, who previously appeared as a critic and judge on the show, and praised her “experience.”
He said: ‘I’ve loved working with Grace on MasterChef over the years. She has been an excellent guest, an inspiring critic and has also posed incredible challenges.
‘The experience is what MasterChef is all about, from the contestants to our wonderful production team and us as judges.
“The love of food, the love of MasterChef and that unquestionable experience makes Grace the perfect person to join me as a judge on the upcoming Celebrity MasterChef series.”
Gregg faces a series of complaints about his alleged behavior, including claims that he made inappropriate sexual jokes, shared intimate details of his sex life and even walked around naked except for a penis in his sock.
He would also reportedly take off his clothes in front of women on set, flirt with crew members, and has been accused of groping two crew members.
Anna, who shares four-year-old son Sid with Gregg, has yet to publicly address any claims made against her husband.
At least 13 people have filed a formal complaint against Wallace, while other celebrities and former contestants have also spoken out about his alleged behavior.
At least 13 women have made formal complaints about Gregg on five shows over a 17-year period, and more describe inappropriate experiences on social media since the scandal broke.
Gregg’s lawyers have previously denied any allegations that he engaged in behavior amounting to sexual harassment.
The BBC previously canceled two planned MasterChef Christmas specials amid the publicity storm surrounding the presenter, as producers of the Banijay show launched an investigation.
Author and podcaster Grace has regularly appeared as a guest on MasterChef and last year took part in MasterChef: Battle Of The Critics.
Her acquisition of Gregg was first reported last week, with a source saying Sun Grace is seen as “the perfect choice” for the show.
They added: ‘She’s knowledgeable about food and opinionated, plus it’s great to have a woman as a judge on the show. It will shake things up and give the series the boost it needs after such a disturbing and uncertain time.
‘She’s already a fan favorite and has earned a lot of respect in the food world thanks to her no-nonsense style and sense of humor.
“Bosses already love her, know she’s a confident person, and trust her to help steer the ship with John into more stable waters.”
Grace was a restaurant critic for The Guardian and from 2011 to 2017 wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard.
It comes after it was revealed that John and Gregg have never been friends despite co-hosting the show together for 15 years.
Grace said: ‘I’ve been watching MasterChef since I was a little girl sitting with my dad on the sofa. My whole family sees it. It’s about discovering and championing talent, and to have ended up in this position is more than a dream for me.
‘I’m so excited I can’t eat, which seriously hurts a restaurant critic. I feel very lucky to be taking part in the next Celebrity MasterChef.
“Can’t wait to meet new celebrity faces for 2025.”
Grace was born and raised by her parents in Carlisle and continued her studies at the University of Stirling, earning a degree in English Literature in the process.
While at university, Grace began her journalism career, writing articles for Cosmopolitan, according to The Sun.
Grace has appeared regularly on MasterChef as a guest judge and critic on several series.
Grace also appeared on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2023, but had to leave camp after seven days due to medical problems.
After leaving full-time education, she worked as an editorial assistant for Vogue and then as a freelance journalist for several magazines such as Marie Claire, Glamor, and more.
He also spent 12 years, from 2000 to 2012, writing about all things television, before coming to The Independent and specializing in food.
As well as appearing as a judge on all three UK MasterChef franchises, Grace has also been a judge on Great British Menu.
For many, Grace is most recognizable from her stint on the I’m A Celeb jungle in 2023, before leaving due to health issues.