Banijay U.K. defended its decision to investigate—and fire—MasterChef host Gregg Wallace without involving the BBC, which broadcasts the show. The production company's boss, Patrick Holland, argued that as an independent producer, Banijay had legal responsibilities to handle the matter internally. The statement raises questions about investigative authority and accountability in television production.

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