Gregg Wallace is reportedly plotting a new life in Italy after hitting out at the BBC following his MasterChef sacking amid misconduct allegations.
The former TV presenter, 61, is currently suing the BBC in a bid to access unredacted copies of his personal data – a move that could pave the way for a separate legal claim against the corporation.
The greengrocer-turned-presenter currently lives with his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini, his mother-in-law Rina, and his autistic son Sid, in Kent.
But now Gregg is looking at moving to Italy where wife Anne and her family are from, sources close to the star told The Mirror.
Gregg is said to believe his new online career, consisting of health coaching and getting paid to make Cameo videos, will sustain him financially – allowing him to live wherever he pleases.
He also said in a previous interview: ‘I love Italy, the whole country’s one fantastic restaurant.
Gregg Wallace is reportedly plotting anew life in Italy after hitting out at the BBC following his MasterChef sacking amid misconduct allegations
The greengrocer-turned-presenter currently lives with his wife Anne-Marie Sterpini, his mother-in-law Rina, and his autistic son Sid, in Kent
‘I love it all: the south for the simplicity and beauty of its food, the middle for its history and the north for its style. I am going to retire there.’
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Gregg for comment.
It comes days after Gregg claimed his lawyers believe he is the victim of a ‘terrible injustice’ after he was axed from MasterChef following misconduct allegations.
The former TV presenter, 61, is currently suing the BBC in a bid to access unredacted copies of his personal data – a move that could pave the way for a separate legal claim against the corporation.
Speaking to The Mirror about his ongoing legal battle, Gregg said: ‘There is a legal team around me now, and I can’t say too much. They have picked it up and gone: “This is a terrible injustice. A terrible, terrible injustice.”
He added: ‘They are saying: “here’s an investigation that says you’re not groping, you’re definitely not flashing, you’re not sexually harassing, you’re not bullying anybody. So why are you in this position and who is responsible for it?”
Daily Mail has contacted the BBC and Gregg’s representative for comment.
Gregg was dropped by the BBC following a report which upheld more than 40 allegations relating to his behaviour while filming the hit cooking show.
It comes days after Gregg claimed his lawyers believe he is the victim of a ‘terrible injustice’ after he was axed from MasterChef following misconduct allegations
In October last year, the BBC hit back at Gregg’s £10,000 damages claim after it was revealed he was said to have lodged a lawsuit at London’s High Court and vowed to ‘not go quietly’.
He was seeking the release of hundreds of pages of internal documents, which he claims would help clear his name and recover millions in lost earnings.
However, the BBC hit back at his claim for up to £10,000, as he alleged the broadcaster caused him ‘distress and harassment’ by not releasing the documents.
Lawyers for the BBC filed their defence, claiming their former star presenter is ‘not entitled to any damages’.
In the documents, seen by The Sun, the corporation says Gregg pursued his claim without giving any prior notice.
Since then, he has accused the BBC of failing to provide enough support for his condition
The BBC are quoted as saying: ‘That voluntary disclosure demonstrates the claimant has no basis to claim damages for distress in respect of the withholding of such information.’
According to The Sun, Gregg’s data was eventually released on October 7, after he first requested the documents in March.
Gregg, who revealed an autism diagnosis in 2025, was fired from BBC MasterChef following a nine-month sexual misconduct investigation, with reports that 50 more people had made fresh claims against him over his alleged inappropriate behaviour.
The greengrocer turned presenter insists that his at-times off-colour jokes and ‘banter’ were a sign that his autism meant he ‘didn’t know what was right’ to say in social situations.
Since then, he has accused the BBC of failing to provide enough support for his condition.
