The BBC is under increasing pressure to pull the current series of MasterChef off air amid allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour against Gregg Wallace.

The BBC should consider pausing Masterchef while Gregg Wallace is investigated, an MP has suggested. Rupa Huq, who is also a member of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said the continued broadcast of Masterchef could be "triggering" for the women involved.

Rupa Huq, a member of the Commons Culture Committee and Labour MP, said airing the programme on BBC One tonight could be 'triggering' for some of the women who have made allegations