In an interview with The Sun, the TV presenter also defended his sacked former co-host John Torode, telling the paper he is “not a racist”.
John Torode and Gregg Wallace on the set of Masterchef. (Picture: Supplied)
Torode said he had “no recollection of the incident” and was “shocked and saddened” by the allegation.
Wallace issued an apology saying he was “deeply sorry for any distress caused” and that he “never set out to harm or humiliate” in the wake of the Lewis Silkin review in which 45 out of 83 allegations made against him were upheld.
In fresh comments to The Sun, Wallace acknowledged that he had said things that “offended people, that weren’t socially acceptable and perhaps they felt too intimidated or nervous to say anything at the time.
Wallace added: “I’m not a groper. People think I’ve been taking my trousers down and exposing myself – I am not a flasher.
Wallace also said his recent autism diagnosis means he struggles “to read people”.
Pointing to the allegation against Torode, Wallace told the paper: “I’ve known John for 30 years and he is not a racist.
“There is no way that man is a racist. No way. And my sympathies go out to John because I don’t want anybody to go through what I’ve been through.”
A decision on airing the celebrity series and Christmas special has not been decided, with plans to be confirmed later in the year, the BBC said.
A BBC spokesperson said: “This has not been an easy decision in the circumstances and we appreciate not everyone will agree with it.
“We have been very clear on the standards of behaviour that we expect of those who work at the BBC or on shows made for the BBC.
“We want them to be properly recognised and give the audience the choice to watch the series.
“It will continue to flourish on the BBC and we look forward to it returning stronger than ever in the future.”
With input from PA
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