After a separate video in which Wallace discounted his accusers as “middle-class women of a certain age,” a spokesperson for the British government called his response “inappropriate and misogynistic” during a background briefing, which prompted Wallace’s apology. In his latest video, a more contrite Wallace said he will be taking a “time out.”

Gregg Wallace, the presenter for the U.K. version of "MasterChef" who is currently under investigation, apologized for disparaging comments he made about his accusers. Wallace has been accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a 17-year period.

The BBC is facing growing scrutiny after a presenter on its popular cookery show drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him.