Gregg Wallace reveals plans to sell his family home and spend long periods in Italy as he prioritises family and new projects
The broadcaster Gregg Wallace, aged 61, has told his audience that he is preparing to put his family property on the market and reshape his daily life around travel and new responsibilities. In a short video posted to his Instagram account—where he has around 235,000 followers—Wallace explained that he is aiming to create a more mobile, exploratory routine that will include spending several months each year in Italy.
The announcement has drawn attention because it links personal reinvention with practical choices around parenting, work and wellbeing.
New chapter: moving and long-term travel plans
In the clip, filmed in what appears to be the back garden of his current residence, Wallace outlined a sequence of changes: selling the family house, relocating to a different area in the UK and arranging an annual period abroad.
He said he wants to spend approximately five months each year travelling through Italy, an ambition framed as an attempt to “organise a life of adventure.” These plans mark a visible pivot from a settled domestic base to a more itinerant lifestyle, with the move intended to support both family needs and Wallace’s desire for variety and new experiences.
Family focus: homeschooling and autism work
Alongside the travel announcement, Wallace made clear that family obligations are central to his decision-making. He has said he intends to homeschool his six-year-old son, Sid, who was publicly diagnosed with autism in 2026. That intention goes hand in hand with a business plan: Wallace wants to collaborate with two autism specialists, Ruth and Sarah, to develop services aimed at helping families with autistic children. The two-track approach—direct involvement in his child’s education combined with professional support initiatives—signals a strong commitment to hands-on parenting and advocacy.
Homeschooling strategy and support network
Wallace’s decision to take on the role of educator is presented as a deliberate, long-term choice rather than a stopgap. He has described taking responsibility for Sid’s learning as a priority while he and his wife restructure their lives. The plan includes building resources and a support business with established experts in the autism field, indicating an effort to blend personal care with outreach. By combining travel, family-centred education and professional collaboration, Wallace aims to create an adaptable routine that supports both his son’s needs and the couple’s broader goals.
Career context: MasterChef departure and public controversy
These personal developments arrive against the backdrop of significant professional upheaval. Wallace was a familiar face on the BBC cooking competition MasterChef for nearly two decades, presenting alongside John Torode and also fronting the spin-off Celebrity MasterChef. However, it was announced in November 2026 that he would step away while allegations were investigated. A subsequent review later upheld 45 of 83 allegations, mostly relating to incidents between 2005 and 2018, and included one finding of “unwelcome physical contact.” As a result, he was sacked last July, a development that has shaped public perception and his current career choices.
Legal action and its resolution
Following the review, Wallace pursued legal action against the BBC and BBC Studios Distribution Limited, claiming up to £10,000 in damages over alleged failures to disclose his personal data that he said caused him distress and harassment. He later discontinued that High Court case earlier this year. Throughout this period Wallace issued a public apology, saying he was “deeply sorry for any distress caused” and that he never intended to harm or humiliate anyone. The combination of apology, legal steps and eventual discontinuation of the lawsuit has framed the way he now discusses future plans.
Where he lives and personal details
Wallace resides in Kent with his wife, Anne-Marie Sterpini, whom he married in 2016, and their young child. The family orientation of his announcements—selling the home, relocating, prioritising homeschooling and launching autism support work—suggests a deliberate reordering of priorities. Whether the move and the five-month Italy plan become permanent routines or a transitional experiment, the presenter has signalled a clear intention to centre family, flexibility and new professional directions as he enters this next phase of life.
