The BBC was warned of alleged inappropriate behaviour by Gregg Wallace years before he stepped back from hosting MasterChef this week, according to reports. In an email seen by The Times, broadcaster Aasmah Mir complained to the corporation about comments made Mr Wallace after she had appeared on Celebrity Masterchef.

Gregg Wallace has stepped aside as the host of BBC 'MasterChef' amid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.

Staff ­concerned about the behaviour of Gregg were told to call a whistleblowing hotline THREE YEARS ago after his exit this week.