Gregg Wallace 'breaks his silence' after being sacked by BBC
The Masterchef star was exonerated of accusations such as groping.
Wallace put out a statement on Instagram today after being informed of the decision by production company Banijay.
He wrote: "I have taken the decision to speak out ahead of the publication of the Silkins report - a decision I do not take lightly.
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"But after 21 years of loyal service to the BBC, I cannot sit in silence while my reputation is further damaged to protect others.
"I have now been cleared by the Silkins report of the most serious and sensational accusations made against me.
"The most damaging claims (including allegations from public figures which have not been upheld) were found to be baseless after a full and forensic six-month investigation."
The report is officially due out on Thursday, but his legal team have been given an early steer, according to insiders.
A source told the Sun: "Gregg is both furious and devastated about how things have played out.
"His team have seen the report and believe he is cleared of the most serious wrongdoing allegations, so he has taken great consolation from that.
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"Whilst he is not excusing his inappropriate comments and innuendos - some of which he has been found against - on his recent autism diagnosis, this has been a mitigating factor.
"He has also been cleared of some of the higher profile allegations, including those brought on by Penny Lancaster and Kirsty Wark, but the BBC has made it clear there is no way back for him. He is devastated.
"There have been so many people involved in all of this and obviously everyone, bar Gregg who now has nothing to lose, has a vested interest in protecting the money-spinning Masterchef brand."
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