Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, 61, has insisted he does not need to sell his £1M mansion, even as he lists the property for sale following his dismissal from the BBC after a misconduct investigation. According to the source report, Wallace plans to buy a smaller home in Yorkshire near his daughter and spend five months a year in Italy with his wife, Anne-Marie, and their seven-year-old son Sid. he has been relying on income from the personalised-video platform Cameo to pay bills after two years without television earnings.

45 allegations upheld: the misconduct investigation that ended his MasterChef tenure

Wallace was dismissed by the BBC in July 2024 after an investigation into 83 historical allegations of workplace misconduct. The report states that 45 of those allegations were subsequently upheld. The former presenter, known for his role on MasterChef, Inside the Factory, and Eat Well For Less, has not publicly addressed the specifics of the findings. The investigation's outcome effectively ended his television career at the BBC, prompting Wallace to exxplore alternative income streams and a lifestyle shift .

The £10,000 data breach lawsuit that was dropped

In a parallel legal move, Wallace sued the BBC and BBC Studios Distribution Limited for up to £10,000 in damages, claiming they failed to disclose his personal data, causing him distress and harassment. However, as the report notes , he dropped the claim in February 2025. The reasons for withdrawing the lawsuit are not detailed in the source, leaving an open question about whether a settlement was reached or the case was abandoned on its merits.

Cameo as a financial lifeline after two years without TV income

With no television earnings since late 2022, Wallace turned to Cameo, the service where fans pay for personalised video messages.. He joined the platform in December 2024, stating that it enabled him to cover all his bills. The source report quotes Wallace: "People say 'Well you have to sell' well no I don't, it's been two years since I've earned any money from the television and thankfully I'm working and earning a living and paying the bills." This candid admission underscores the financial reality behind the property sale.

A modest Yorkshire purchase and an Italian adventure: the two-home plan

Wallace explained in a social media video that he and his wife are decluttering their mansion in preparation for sale, aiming to buy a "much more modest house" in Yorkshire close to his daughter. Additionally, they plan to spend five months each year in Italy — his wife's home country — renting different places as an adventure. The source notes that Wallace no longer wants to pay to upkeep such a large property, signalling a deliberate downsizing for both financial and lifestyle reasons.

Homeschooling for Sid: the autism-driven educational shift

A key driver of Wallace's relocation plan is his son Sid, who is autistic and non-verbal. Wallace announced he will homeschool Sid with the help of what he called "autism specialist mates." He described this as a "new chapter" that should be full of travel and adventure. The source does not identify who these specialists are or detail the homeschooling curriculum, leaving room for further reporting on the support system in place for Sid's care and education.