Gregg Wallace reveals new business venture after former Celebrity MasterChef host was replaced by Grace Dent amid his sexual misconduct storm
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Gregg Wallace has revealed a new business venture after it was announced Grace Dent would be replacing him on Celebrity MasterChef. The TV chef, 60, stepped down from the role last month amid an external review into historical allegations of sexual misconduct.
![[It was announced on Tuesday that Grace will judge the next series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode (pictured)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/08/93304869-14209077-image-a-2_1734597758079.jpg)
Before the controversy surrounding the judge, Gregg confirmed he was working towards launching a new range of ready meals. In November, he wrote on his blog: 'It was another busy week in London filming the new series of MasterChef. 'On your televisions at the moment, you’ve got the wonderful Professional MasterChef. And what incredible talent on display this year.
![[Before the controversy surrounding the judge, Gregg confirmed he was working towards launching a new range of ready meals]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/19/08/93304873-14209077-image-a-3_1734597780627.jpg)
'It really is such an honour to watch the next generation of talented chefs coming through. Gregg Wallace has revealed a new business venture after it was announced Grace Dent would be replacing him on Celebrity MasterChef. It was announced on Tuesday that Grace will judge the next series of Celebrity MasterChef alongside John Torode (pictured).
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Before the controversy surrounding the judge, Gregg confirmed he was working towards launching a new range of ready meals. 'I have been working for quite a while now on frozen ready meals from the GreggWallace.health range of recipes. These will be available to members only at the start.
![[At least 13 people have made a formal complaint against Wallace, while other celebrities and former contestants have also spoken about his alleged behaviour]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/10/92584629-14205141-At_least_13_people_have_made_a_formal_complaint_against_Wallace_-a-2_1734517446302.jpg)
'Let’s see how we get on. I have managed to have some time at home and did some cooking. 'It’s a habit I want to get back in to – cooking for the family once a week is something that I really enjoy.'. Gregg's health company already offers diet plans and coaching for those looking to lose weight.
![[Grace was a restaurant critic for The Guardian and from 2011 to 2017 and wrote a restaurant column for the Evening Standard]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/10/93163303-14205141-She_was_a_restaurant_critic_for_The_Guardian_and_from_2011_to_20-a-13_1734517626132.jpg)
