Gregg Wallacehas stepped aside as the host ofBBCMasterChefamid an investigation into historical allegations of misconduct.
People were uncomfortable, she said.
His spokesperson declined to comment beyond the Banijay UK statement.
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Also this year, BBC News anchor Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to accessing child abuse images.
Wallace has hostedMasterChefin the UK for nearly 20 years and continually tests well with BBC audiences.
He was aStrictly Come Dancingcontestant in 2014 and has also hosted shows includingEat Well For LessandSupermarket Secrets.
MasterChef: The Professionalsis currently airing on BBC1 and the series is expected to continue as normal.
