How much is MasterChef worth to the BBC as broadcaster finally axes show amid Gregg Wallace investigation?

The MasterChef brand, known for its cooking competition, is facing challenges as longtime host Gregg Wallace steps away due to misconduct allegations from 13 individuals over a 17-year period, with more women coming forward with similar claims. The BBC, which airs the UK versions of MasterChef with Wallace as a judge, initially continued to air pre-recorded material featuring him but later pulled Christmas specials from scheduling, while continuing to broadcast ongoing episodes of MasterChef: The Professionals. Despite the controversy, the broadcaster maintains that the current season of MasterChef: The Professionals will proceed as planned.

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