Slump in Gino D'Acampo's wealth since being axed by ITV revealed as shamed chef plots new life abroad
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GINO D'Acampo's earnings have dropped by over £150,000 after he was axed by ITV.
The channel cut ties with him in February after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
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Gino's earnings have dropped by over £150,000 since his ITV scandal
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Gino has put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale
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New documents filed at Companies House show net assets of £195,999 for the financial year ending in April, compared to £352,534 in 2024.
The shamed chef faced a considerable loss in earnings, with cash intake of £199k - down from £704k the year before.
It comes after The Sun told how the former This Morning telly cook is relaunching his brand in Australia amid his UK woes.
The Italian, 48, is launching 'multiple work projects', including two new restaurants and a culinary tech platform, 11,000 miles from his Hertfordshire mansion, which is now on the market for £4.2million.
Last week Gino's representative said: 'He loves Australia a lot - the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.'
While Gino will keep a base in the UK, he will be spending increasing amounts of time Down Under over the next two years as he also sets up a new cookware range for the international market.
A source added: '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.
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'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.'
The source said the star will be launching two new restaurants in Australia and will split his time between there and the UK for the next two years.
His wife of 22 years, Jessica, and their three children will remain in Britain.
The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.'
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Gino's restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million and went into administration
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