Former Ready Steady Cook host Peter Everett has spoken out after being accused of sexually touching a 16-year-old boy, informing reporters of his intention to plead not guilty to the allegations.

Everett, who made an appearance in Parramatta Local Court over the weekend, addressed the media as he departed Waverly Police Station.

“I am managing as best as I can,” the 66-year-old shared with Daily Mail Australia.

“My lawyer has instructed me not to comment further, but I will be pleading not guilty.”

Peter Everett was an Australian television host in the 2010s. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)

Everett was taken into custody at his residence in Toukley, located on the NSW Central Coast, on Saturday.

“Following comprehensive investigations, police apprehended a 66-year-old man at a residence in Toukley,” NSW Police stated in a release.

“The individual was transported to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with sexually touching another person without consent.”

He remained in detention until his court appearance on Sunday, where he entered a plea of not guilty to the charge.

He is scheduled to appear at Wyong Local Court on September 3.

Peter Everett on Ready Steady Cook! (Image: IMDb)

Everett is most recognized for hosting the Channel 10 cooking show Ready Steady Cook from 2006 to 2011. After his dismissal from the show, he continued to make regular appearances at food festivals nationwide.

His last appearance on Australian television was during season three of The Celebrity Apprentice Australia in 2013.