Gino D'Acampo 'to move to Australia' after ITV axe and misconduct allegations
TV chef Gino D'Acampo is reportedly planning a major career move to Australia, five months after ITV cut ties with him following serious misconduct allegations. The famed TV chef, 48, is reportedly preparing to launch several new ventures Down Under, including two restaurants, a cookware range, and a tech platform, as he steps away from the UK spotlight.
Though he will maintain a base in the UK, D'Acampo is expected to spend most of the next two years in Australia, according to reports. His representative hinted at the big move as they said: 'He loves Australia a lot - the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.'
The decision comes after a turbulent year for the former This Morning regular. Earlier this year, ITV News conducted an investigation into 'unacceptable', 'distressing' and 'horrendous' behaviour by D'Acampo, some of which allegedly dates back over a decade.
Last year, it was revealed that he had been placed on a language and behaviour course by ITV bosses. There were also claims ITV failed to act on repeated complaints, including incidents involving inappropriate comments made to This Morning host Holly Willoughby in 2018.
D'Acampo was later sidelined from Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after refusing to sign a morality clause. However, he has consistently denied all allegations made against him.
A source close to the star told The Sun: 'Gino has had a fantastic career over here - and still has an incredibly loyal fanbase. But it's been made clear to him that TV opportunities over here are few and far between in the wake of recent allegations, and that's frustrating.
'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there."
D'Acampo, who won I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here in the Australian jungle in 2009, reportedly fell in love with the country during his 2019 Aussie Escapes tour and is now exploring properties in Melbourne.
'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it,' the source added. 'He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.'
His wife Jessica and their three children are reportedly expected to remain in the UK for now, though 'if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option".
The move follows the collapse of his restaurant business, which went into administration with debts of £7.3 million. He has since listed his £4.2 million Hertfordshire home for sale and is understood to have already bought another property in the UK.
The Mirror has approached Gino's representatives for comment on this story.
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