The BBC is pulling its MasterChef Christmas specials after the allegations against presenter Gregg Wallace. On Monday, the corporation had said all MasterChef episodes filmed would be aired as planned, including the festive editions.

The BBC is pulling its “MasterChef” Christmas specials following the allegations made against presenter Gregg Wallace, the latest escalation in an episode that has dominated U.K. headlines. Wallace stepped aside from presenting the U.

The BBC has confirmed that MasterChef has been dropped from its festive line-up following the news Gregg Wallace has temporarily stepped away from his presenting role on the show.