Wallace's response to MasterChef claims was misogynistic, says No 10

Gregg Wallace's defence of his actions on MasterChef were "inappropriate and misogynistic", Downing Street has said.

It has confirmed Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy held talks with BBC bosses in the wake of the row about his behaviour.

Wallace, 60, has denied behaviour of a sexually harassing nature, after 13 people came forward last week with allegations of inappropriate comments.

It follows calls from a senior MP for the current MasterChef series to be paused ahead of the next episode, which is due to air later on Monday.