Freelance workers in the television industry express significant fear about reporting misconduct, especially against powerful figures like Gregg Wallace. Fresh allegations have emerged against Wallace involving inappropriate behavior towards women, including incidents from 2002 and 2012. Philippa Childs of the Bectu union noted that many complainants are young female freelancers, who feel their careers could be at risk if they come forward. Wallace was dismissed from MasterChef amid these allegations, as the production company investigated claims of his misconduct, which he denies, although he acknowledged using inappropriate language.
The Bectu union has received multiple complaints regarding Wallace’s conduct, including allegations of inappropriate behavior towards young female freelancers, emphasizing their vulnerability in coming forward.
Philippa Childs stated, 'There is a real fear... I can’t overstate the fear freelancers feel about coming forward in such cases due to their careers and standing in the industry.'
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