Former Labour MP Stephen Pound has accused the BBC of "digging their own grave" over its handling of the Gregg Wallace controversy, saying the MasterChef presenter should have been removed from the show years ago.

The broadcaster faces mounting criticism after multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour emerged against Wallace spanning 17 years.

At least 13 women have come forward with claims against the MasterChef host in light of the investigation{ai:summary}<p>Former Labour MP Stephen Pound criticized the BBC for its handling of allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, suggesting the broadcaster should have acted sooner. The BBC is facing backlash as multiple claims of inappropriate behavior against Wallace have surfaced over the past 17 years. #culture</p>

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