Penny Lancaster Says She Felt ‘Belittled’ by Former MasterChef Host Gregg Wallace
TV personality and former MasterChef contestant Penny Lancaster has revealed she felt “ashamed and belittled” by how former host Gregg Wallace treated her during her time on the show. In an interview with Sky News’ The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee, Lancaster, who is also a model and married to rock legend Sir Rod Stewart, said she was not only hurt by Wallace’s actions but also felt let down by the show’s producers, Banijay UK. “I didn’t feel like I was supported in that moment,” Lancaster said. “I felt ashamed and belittled by the way Gregg Wallace treated me, but equally disappointed that the production company hadn’t come to my rescue.” Lancaster, now 54, appeared on MasterChef in 2021. She said speaking out was important and part of a broader effort to foster a safer, more respectful working environment in the entertainment industry. “There’s still a long way to go, but just by people being honest about their experiences, I think it helps in the long run,” she added.