Gino D’Acampo, the charismatic Italian-British chef known for his lively personality and culinary expertise, has been a staple on British television for years.
From his entertaining cooking segments on This Morning to hosting Family Fortunes, D’Acampo has built a career that blends humor with a passion for food.
However, recent allegations have cast a dark shadow over his successful career, leaving fans and industry insiders shocked.
Over the past 12 years, multiple individuals have come forward with disturbing allegations against D’Acampo.
These claims describe his behavior as “unacceptable,” “distressing,” and even “horrendous,” according to an ITV News investigation.
The report reveals that “at least one production company was aware of multiple concerns” raised by crew members.
Despite these concerns, D’Acampo continued to be employed and featured on major television programs.
One of the earliest allegations dates back to 2011 during a magazine shoot involving D’Acampo.
A woman, referred to as Hannah to protect her identity, claims that he made a highly inappropriate and s3xual comment to her in front of the entire crew.
She described feeling “very, very, very small” and believed his remark was a form of “power play.”
Hannah recalled that people around her “looked nervously into their cups of tea,” avoiding any confrontation.
D’Acampo’s legal team responded to these allegations, stating he does not recall the incident.
They added that he “emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations.”
Another woman, referred to as Natalie, has come forward with allegations regarding a location shoot.
She alleged that D’Acampo answered his hotel room door wearing only his boxer shorts.
He then allegedly jumped on the bed in a suggestive manner, making her deeply uncomfortable.
“I think he feels he’s in a position of power and he can say and do what he wants,” she said.
She further described the incident as “aggressive” and stated it made her consider quitting her job.
D’Acampo’s legal team firmly denied these claims, calling them “a fabricated work of fiction.”
Additional allegations surfaced from a 2019 incident involving a young colleague.
According to a witness, D’Acampo made a deeply inappropriate remark regarding an ice cream.
The witness said they felt “appalled, disgusted, embarrassed, and very angry” upon hearing the comment.
Once again, D’Acampo’s representatives stated he does not recall the incident and denied using such language.
As these allegations continue to unfold, ITV has publicly responded, reaffirming its commitment to a safe workplace.
Despite not reporting many of these issues, the network said they take all complaints seriously.
“When issues have been raised with ITV, action has been taken,” a spokesperson confirmed.
They also highlighted the creation of a Complaints Handling Unit in 2024 to manage allegations involving on-screen talent.
Production companies that worked with D’Acampo have also spoken out regarding these claims.
Objective Media Group, which produced Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, stated that they were aware of concerns since 2018.
They confirmed that D’Acampo received training following the complaints but continued working on the show.
Another production company, Studio Ramsay, also addressed the allegations in a statement.
“Studio Ramsay is committed, in conjunction with our broadcast partners, to a safe and professional work environment,” they said.
They emphasized that they take all workplace misconduct allegations seriously and investigate them thoroughly.
For the first time since the allegations surfaced, D’Acampo has now broken his silence.
In a statement, he expressed deep distress over the claims, stating, “I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied.”
“I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature,” he added.
D’Acampo’s legal team maintains that he is shocked by these allegations and refutes them entirely.
The culinary world and the public are now watching closely as the investigation unfolds.
These serious allegations have raised important questions about workplace behavior and accountability in the entertainment industry.
Gino D’Acampo, once one of Britain’s most beloved chefs, now finds himself at the center of a major controversy.
As more individuals come forward, it remains to be seen how this scandal will impact his career and public image.
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