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Legal experts say the new evidence makes it far harder to substantiate mortgage fraud charges.

This summer, the report revealed that 45 claims against Wallace had been substantiated, including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

A claim that Torode had used a severely offensive racist term was also substantiated.

He also said the prosecution had not provided enough evidence to substantiate their claims.

Last month, a report by the show's production company revealed that more than 40 complaints against Wallace had been upheld, while a claim that Torode had used a severely offensive racist term was also substantiated.