Gino D’Acampo has been accused of “distressing” and “sexually inappropriate” behaviour in an ITV News probe.
Dozens of people have detailed experiences described variously as “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” while working with him over a period spanning more than 12 years.
The TV chef, who has appeared on shows like Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible and Family Fortunes on ITV, is accused of having been around for more than ten years. If individuals ever mention their alleged encounters with the 48-year-old, they are said to have been afraid of any consequences.
Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations made by “dozens” of people”, adding that they were” deeply upsetting”. An investigation revealed that a woman who was identified as Hannah to protect her identity was the subject of vulgar comments made by Gino in 2011.
She claims Mr D’Acampo said he would” like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, asserts that the crew members laughed at his statement. But she says she saw the” shock “and” horror”, claiming his alleged behaviour made her feel” very, very, very small. “
Hannah continued, “I definitely saw it as some sort of power play,” she told ITV News correspondent Sejal Karia. The very act of what he said was aggressive. He didn’t consider that to be inappropriate.
In response, Gino’s legal representatives told the outlet:” This allegation from almost 15 years ago has never, until now via a media request for comment, been raised or put to Mr D’Acampo. He does not recall it, nor accept that this happened. Mr. D’Acampo is horrified to be accused of “power play” and “aggressive act.” He emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations. “
However, another woman has spoken about their alleged interaction with Gino, telling the news broadcaster:” He opened the door in his boxer shorts, nothing else. and jumped on the bed, sort of leg-up. “The woman, whose identity had also been protected went on to claim that she felt” disgusted “after having to” sit there “looking at Gino who allegedly made a reference to his penis, saying:” It’s only small. “
The chef’s legal team responded to the broadcaster by saying that “Mr. D’Acampo categorically refutes these claims of inappropriate sexual behavior.” No such allegations have been made against him in connection with his time on “Gino’s Italian Express,” and he has not been informed of them for the first time in six years. Not least of which because Mr. D’Acampo believes some of it to be fabricated works of fiction.
Additionally, he is accused of telling a junior employee that if the younger colleague didn’t bring him ice cream, he would “f**k” their girlfriend. His attorneys responded to this claim by saying that “Mr. D’Acampo is mortified to be accused of speaking inappropriately to a junior staff member on Gino’s Italian Express.” He does not even recall this incident, and he does not even recall saying anything about it.
Gino was “speak to about the differences between on-screen character behavior and off-screen behavior,” according to a spokesperson for Objective Media Group. “Gino is also accused of saying:” When are we all going to get drunk and have sex together, “to members of a production team.
In response to all allegations, Gino told ITV News:” I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago. These allegations are firmly refuted, and I have never been informed of them. I made no effort to upset or irritate anyone by doing anything. This is simply not in my nature. The version of events being presented to me is not what I can identify.
“I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level, and I was commissioned on prime-time programs during the period when it is now believed I was acting inappropriately,” not to mention that these allegations have never been brought up with me before. I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1, 500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of. The suggestion that I have acted improperly against is deeply upsetting because I take these matters very seriously.
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