A Downing Street spokesperson has weighed in on “MasterChef” U.K. host Gregg Wallace’s response to misconduct allegations against him, calling it “inappropriate and misogynistic.” According to BBC News,

The British government’s culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct

The Gregg Wallace saga has reached the highest echelons of UK government. A Downing Street spokesperson just told the BBC that Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has held talks with BBC bosses in the wake of a BBC News investigation into Wallace’s behavior.