A Downing Street spokesperson has weighed in on “MasterChef” U.K. host Gregg Wallace’s response to misconduct allegations against him, calling it “inappropriate and misogynistic.” According to BBC News,

Gregg Wallace, co-host of the wildly popular BBC show MasterChef, has apologized on social media for his response to the misconduct allegations that have been leveled against him. "I want to apologise for any offence that I caused with my post yesterday and any upset I may have caused to a lot of people.

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations made against him.