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Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gino D'Acampo 'to move to Australia' after ITV axe and misconduct allegations
Gino D'Acampo is reportedly relocating part-time to Australia following ITV's decision to cut ties with him after multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour 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.
Scottish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Shamed I'm A Celeb star to start new life abroad as he puts £4.2m mansion up for sale as UK TV opportunities ‘get fewer'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) UNDER-fire TV chef Gino D'Acampo is set to start a new life Down Under. The 48-year-old is launching 'multiple work projects' in Australia — five months after ITV cut ties with with the former This Morning favourite, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour while making shows. 6 Gino D'Acampo is relaunching his brand in Australia amid his UK woes Credit: ITV 6 It was claimed the star was 'inappropriate' towards colleagues, which included sexist comments made towards Holly Willoughby in 2018 Credit: GINO D'ACAMPO / INSTAGRAM 6 Gino has put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale Credit: Ray Collins The Italian cook is launching projects including two new restaurants and a culinary tech platform, 11,000 miles from his Hertfordshire mansion — now on the market for £4.2million. Last night, 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. '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. Gino D'Acampo scandal deepens as it's revealed he made 'vile' sex slurs about Holly Willoughby - but ITV 'ignored' it The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.' Gino is understood to be looking at properties in Melbourne, which he visited during his 2019 Aussie Escapes tour. He won ITV's I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here in the Australian jungle in 2009. The decision to sell-up comes after his restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million and went into administration before a buyer was found. He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there A source A source says he has bought a new house in the UK. Last year, The Sun revealed Gino had been put on a language and behavioural course by concerned ITV bosses. And earlier this year an ITV investigation found there were multiple claims of 'unacceptable', 'distressing' and 'horrendous' behaviour against him, dating back 12 years. It was also claimed ITV ignored complaints over the star's 'inappropriate' treatment of colleagues, which included sexist comments made towards former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby in 2018. He was also edged out of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after refusing to sign a morality clause. Gino has firmly denied all the allegations against him. 6 The decision to sell-up comes after his restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million and went into administration Credit: Paul Edwards 6 The star's cookware range prices were slashed following the misconduct allegations Credit: tiktok@emblackburn_
The Irish Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shamed I'm A Celeb star to start new life abroad as he puts £4.2m mansion up for sale as UK TV opportunities ‘get fewer'
UNDER-fire TV chef Gino D'Acampo is set to start a new life Down Under. The 48-year-old is launching 'multiple work projects' in Australia — five months after 6 Gino D'Acampo is relaunching his brand in Australia amid his UK woes Credit: ITV 6 It was claimed the star was 'inappropriate' towards colleagues, which included sexist comments made towards Holly Willoughby in 2018 Credit: GINO D'ACAMPO / INSTAGRAM 6 Gino has put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale Credit: Ray Collins Last night, 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. READ MORE ON GINO D'CAMPO '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. '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.' Most read in News TV 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. Gino D'Acampo scandal deepens as it's revealed he made 'vile' sex slurs about Holly Willoughby - but ITV 'ignored' it The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.' Gino is understood to be looking at properties in Melbourne, which he visited during his 2019 Aussie Escapes tour. He won ITV's I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here in the Australian jungle in 2009. The decision to sell-up comes after He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there A source A source says he has bought a new house in the UK. Last year, And earlier this year an ITV investigation found there were multiple claims of 'unacceptable', 'distressing' and 'horrendous' behaviour against him, dating back 12 years. It was also claimed ITV ignored complaints over the star's 'inappropriate' treatment of colleagues, which included sexist comments made towards former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby in 2018. He was also edged out of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after refusing to sign a morality clause. Gino has firmly denied all the allegations against him. 6 The decision to sell-up comes after his restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million and went into administration Credit: Paul Edwards 6 The star's cookware range prices were slashed following the misconduct allegations Credit: tiktok@emblackburn_ 6 Gino won I'm A Celebrity in 2009 Credit: Brian Roberts
