Gregg Wallace pivots to autism coaching post-BBC exit

Gregg Wallace, formerly of MasterChef, is now studying to become an autism coach, a move inspired by his six-year-old son Sid, who is autistic and nonverbal. This career shift follows his decision to discontinue a High Court claim against the BBC. The claim, filed in February, sought damages for alleged distress and harassment stemming from his dismissal in July. The BBC had dismissed Wallace after an investigation upheld 45 of 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct. Wallace had contested the investigation's fairness, describing it as an HR process rather than a legal one. He asserted that many allegations were unsubstantiated or misrepresented. The preliminary hearing for his claim was canceled when he withdrew it, with no costs or damages paid by the BBC. Wallace is now dedicated to helping individuals with autism develop self-sufficient lives, advocating for the recognition of their unique strengths over perceived deficits.