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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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Inside Gino D'Acampo's ‘mastermind plan' to be uncancelled as axed ITV star goes on ‘apology tour' after allegations
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FIVE months after being sacked by ITV over his 'inappropriate and intimidating' behaviour, celebrity chef Gino G'Acampo has embarked on an 'apology tour' in a desperate bid to be 'uncancelled'. As The Sun revealed last week that Gino, 48, is planning to embark on some new business ventures in Australia, insiders tell us he is also masterminding a secret plan to save his career in the UK. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo is planning to launch a comeback Credit: Rex 7 Gino was known for his cheeky antics on This Morning Credit: Enterprise Those in the know tell us that the Italian TV chef has hatched a strategy to use his social media platforms, a place where he feels he can control his image and narrative, to win back the public. 'The power of persuasion' A source familiar with the situation explains: "TV bosses can refuse to put him on air but no one can stop him from having a voice on social media. "He can use that platform to stay connected with those who have stuck by him, reform his image for those who have turned their back on him and, he hopes, win over a new fanbase." But already it looks like Gino's endeavours on his social channels are landing badly. Just this month, Gino made a painfully transparent attempt to challenge claims he created an uncomfortable working environment. Posting footage of him hugging, kissing and holding hands with some of his restaurant staff during a recent visit to his Italian chain in Newcastle, Gino said: 'Another fantastic day with my team. 'I've always said… A happy kitchen creates fantastic food.' He chose Mark Ambor's song 'Belong Together' to play over the video. Our source continues: "The happy cheery corporate videos on Instagram are always part and parcel of any apology tour. Gino wants to maintain a united front and thinks the power of persuasion goes a long way. "Gino hopes people will see it and think 'he's such a nice, down to earth guy, not too high and mighty to work in his own restaurant and look at everyone getting on with him, having laughs and banter'." Gino D'Acampo slammed for 'highly inappropriate' cooking video as fans say 'that's disturbing and upsetting' However, amid his increase in social media content, Gino came under fire for posting a 'highly inappropriate' video involving two live quails that was described as 'disturbing and upsetting'. The unapologetic chef was seen kissing the two birds in one shot before dangling their corpses in another - choosing Bob Marley's hit Three Little Birds as the accompanying music. It comes after more than 40 people described "unacceptable", "distressing" and "horrendous" experiences while working with Gino over a 12-year period. Despite ITV yanking his shows off air, including a brand new series of Family Fortunes, the TV chef - who denies any wrongdoing - is refusing to accept his television career is over. Allegations against Gino D'Acampo One woman claimed Gino told her he would "like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter" in 2011. Another woman alleged he opened the door only wearing his boxer shorts and said "Oh, don't worry, it's only small" while pointing towards his penis. In 2018 while on set for the filming of Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, Gino allegedly said he "felt like f******" one morning. The same year Gino is alleged to have made a comment about another young female colleague who claimed he said: "Shouldn't we be talking about her t***, they're perfect, they're like a mouthful." Another alleged he told a young staff member: "When are we all going to get drunk and have sex together." A woman told ITV she saw Gino appearing to threaten a young colleague over an ice cream in 2019, he allegedly said "if you don't get me a Cornetto I will f*** your girlfriend". Soft rebrand As well as ramping up his presence on content creation online, last month, Gino announced he's filming a new cooking show, An Italian in Malta. It's not known which production company it's been picked up by or when it will air. An insider told The Sun: "Gino knows he's persona non grata at ITV, so the plan now is to rebuild his reputation elsewhere quietly and carefully. "He's been telling people this new travel series is about food and culture, but really it's a soft rebrand. If it lands well internationally, he can turn around and say, 'look, I've still got it'. "Gino thinks he's being smart about not throwing himself straight back into the UK spotlight. The idea is to go away, be seen working, stay visible, but not too visible and then come back once the dust has settled." 7 Gino has attempted to show a different side to his working environment on social media Credit: Instagram 7 Gino cuddles his staff working at one of his Italian restaurants Credit: Instagram 7 He put on a united front with his team following the scandal Credit: Instagram 7 Gino angered fans with his video showing of live quails Credit: Instagram 'A welcome distraction' It is understood that Gino is secretly relieved that other presenters are copping the heat in the public eye too. "With Gregg Wallace's scandal exploding, as well as John Torode's recent sacking, there's a sense that the spotlight might shift and the focus will be on him. He's hoping by using the distraction, he can quietly edge back into the fold. "He's not naive, he knows he's not getting a primetime ITV slot anytime soon. But if he proves he can behave and audiences abroad respond well, the UK execs might just look twice. "It's early days, but there's talk of him expanding the format to other countries if Malta and Ireland go well. He's already been in touch with producers in southern Europe about spin-offs." It's believed Gino is also pinning hopes on his upcoming ventures in Australia paving the way for him to get back into good graces in Blighty too. Gino is set to split his time between the UK and Down Under over the next few years, as he is planning to launch two new restaurants and a cookware line in Oz. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there," a source told us. '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.' It's thought that Gino hopes he'll land more TV work in Australia, which might then encourage British telly bosses to take another chance on him. "Gino knows it won't be easy, but he's confident he can rebuild his reputation and one day, he's convinced he will be back on UK screens." 7 His behaviour on set has been called into question Credit: Rex Features Gino was a regular chef on This Morning from 2009 - forming a close friendship with then-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. But when an ITV News report in February first revealed the allegations against Gino on set, Holly distanced herself publicly from her once firm friend. His former ITV co-stars Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix also appear to have stepped back from their friendship. In 2022 an internal investigation into Gino was launched at production company Betty TV in relation to alleged inappropriate behaviour and language on the set of Gino's Italy – Like Mamma Used to Make. The production company Objective Media Group said in an email seen by ITV in 2024 that issues also arose in 2023 on the Emission Impossible set. Gino told ITV News at the time: "I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me. "Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. "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. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting." The Sun has approached Gino for comment.
The Herald Scotland
12-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
The four trendy districts breathing new life into Manchester
Today, the city is buzzing with culture, cuisine and cracking places to stay. Here's four of the best districts to try out on a visit to this close-knit North of England community. First Street Just a short walk from the main street of Deansgate, this lively district was home to Gaythorn Gas Works for more than 100 years. Production stopped in 1929 and in 2007 the area was part of a masterplan by the city council to provide a safe neighbourhood to work, live and play in. Today it is alive with homes, hotels, offices, bars and restaurants, creating a culture of togetherness. At the heart of it is INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester, a classic example, bringing continental life into the heart of a once industrial city. And it works fantastically. INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester (Image: unknown) Walk through the revolving doors and the reception is colourful and eye-catching with fun and happiness the main theme in the four star hotel which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Pillars holding up the 208-room hotel have been turned into pieces of art, with local architect Ian Simpson making good use of the city's time as a hub for the steel industry for the funky and rusty weathered appearance of the reception and bar. There's lots of colourful pieces, mixed in with a huge deckchair and table football, making a great first impression. The reception area runs neatly alongside the restaurant and bar which has an Italian theme thanks to input from television chef Gino D'Acampo. Gino restaurant (Image: unknown) The Townhouse at the top of the hotel mixes memorable views with serious sleeping. Large beds in trendy neutral decorated rooms and big bathrooms brilliantly interwoven into the rooms without the need for walls are given extra luxury with sweet smelling toiletries. There's also a spa hideaway in the hotel's wellness space, with treatments from Escape Spa professional therapists on offer and combined with a relaxing Finnish sauna and steam room. Check out: Deansgate This mile long stretch of road connects pretty much every part of the city and has been the main point for many celebrations from Jenson Button roaring up in a Formula One car to Usain Bolt breaking smashing records with a world best of 14.35 seconds for the 150 metres at the Great City Games. It's come a long way since the dark days of the 1800s when it was a hot bed of vice and crime. Today it is home to the city's best shops, swanky apartments, flats and restaurants. One up and coming place to be is the award-winning San Carlo restaurant on King Street. Popular with celebrities and footballers, this lively eatery is the place to be seen. Its elegant décor matched with friendly staff and real Italian food makes it a winner. San Carlo restaurant (Image: unknown) Waiters dressed in traditional white tuxedos and dickie bows are exemplary as they glide along serving fine dining in the ever busy restaurant. With its sophisticated bar and lounge serving a selection of Italian regional wines, it's a fun spot and usually packed to the rafters, giving it a real fun ambience. Food wise, the menu is bursting with traditional dishes, with the orzo risotto with pumpkin cream, fresh sausage and pecorino, finished with truffle oil, lobster Thermidor with English mustard, tarragon, Grana Padano cheese and cream finished under the grill and Trofie pasta with pesto, pine nuts and stracciatella cheese, among the tastiest of dishes. Check out: Mayfield Manchester's historic former railway station goes back to 1910 and its freight yard was converted into a Royal Mail distribution centre, before being transformed in 2019 into a multi-use space for arts, music, industry and culture in the heart of the city. The original raw concrete floors and exposed brick and metalwork are now home to all weather retreat, Freight Island, bringing a rich variety of food, bars and Northern culture under one roof. With a huge main bar, craft beer tap room, neighbourhood cocktail bar and intimate wine bar, all organised around a visionary food market. There's everything from open-fire cooking to fresh and healthy plates and tacos for the soul and the restaurants and pop-ups are connected by their commitment to the very highest quality, across differing cultures and cuisines. Open seven days a week, there's live music, unmissable DJ sets, comedy and film screenings. Highlights include the Wednesday residency from Manchester's Comedy Store, weekly music on Thursdays and friends, and family-friendly Sunday festivals. Check out: Ringway Manchester Airport's terminal two is undergoing a £1.3 billion transformation project to replace terminal one and make the city more accessible via air. The terminal is close to transport links into the main city and to cater for the new wave of passengers, TRIBE, part of the Accor group has opened a trendy new hotel close to the new area and with a huge car park... Check in is swift and access to the 412 stylish rooms, easy. With floor-to-floor ceiling windows, fabulously comfy big beds and all decorated in trendy colours, it's what you want, no frills, but stylish, with hanging space for clothes, up to date television and tea and coffee making facilities. Downstairs is where the action is and the Social Hub, which again is light and airy and full of super comfortable chairs, with space for work or play. And there's a state of the art fitness studio is kitted out with equipment to keep you lean. Bedroom in TRIBE Hotel (Image: Darren Lenon) There's a Grab and Go counter with Barista drinks and home-made snacks and dishes, with everything from wild berry smoothies to a panuozzo of parma ham, burrata and rocket or simple salad of egg, avocado, spinach and tahini. Airport workers can pop in to, with a 15 % discount . The Tribe bar serves up delicious signature cocktails from mojitos to spritz with an Italian twist. And in the Tribe Restaurant, it's all Italian too, with a funky menu including Stuzzichini's from meatballs in tomato sauce and ricotta to calamari, Amalfi lemon and verde mayonnaise. There's a great range of anti-pasti too from pumpkin soup to beef carpaccio, rocket, black olive and mustard. Mains range from traditional pasta dishes of beef lasagne or paccheri, black truffle and parmaesan or margherita, four formaggi pizzas to grilled seabass with wild broccoli salsa verde and veal alla Milanese and Amalfi lemon. Desserts will wet the appetite with Venetian tiramisu, mixed berry panna cotta and ice cream sorbets a real draw. A substantial breakfast is on offer too, with good choices to get the day off to a good start. Once inside the terminal, a great way to relax before the flight is in the new upmarket escape lounge which is swish and has plenty of room to chill out and enjoy the complimentary refreshments, newspapers and Wi Fi. Check out: and
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
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gino D'Acampo blasted over 'disturbing' video branded 'highly inappropriate'
Under-fire 42-year-old TV chef Gino D'Acampo has angered fans by his treatment of live animals with one vowing to go vegetarian after watching his 'upsetting' video TV chef Gino D'Acampo has provoked fury after uploading an 'alarming' cooking video involving two cute live quails. Gino - battling allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour which has seen ITV drop the star - caused outrage with the clip on social media. Seen before he prepares a meal, the 42-year-old kisses the live creatures in the first shot after grabbing them tight. Then, in the follow up, the Italian dangles the animals' corpses as Bob Marley's song Three Little Birds plays, before plating up the cooked quails. He captioned the video: "And that's how it's done!!!… Chargrilled Quails with zucchine and garlic vinaigrette. The perfect summer's dish… Ask your butcher for quails, try it and let me know." But his actions have enraged fans, who hit out the telly star for his treatment of the animals. MirrorOnline have approached Gino for his response to their response. "I'm not a vegan, but this anthropocentric exhibitionism disgusts me," one told him. Another hit out, saying: "Disturbing and upsetting. It's like showing a cute puppy and then showing it euthanized." A third person told the star: "I just feel numb and thinking now about becoming a vegetarian tbh." The star took a step away from public life following allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour aimed at him - claims he strongly denies. As a result former This Morning host Gino was removed from ITV's programming in February. ITV reported that dozens of former staff and freelancers made allegations about working with Gino, calling his behaviour over a reported 12 year period 'unacceptable,' 'distressing,' and 'horrendous'. Since the allegations, his shows have been pulled from ITV's schedule. Gino, 48, 'firmly denied' accusations of inappropriate behaviour including using sexualised and aggressive language over a period of 12 years made following an ITV News investigation, and it has been reported he is using his time to flog his property. He said the claims against him were 'simply not in my nature'. Amid the reports, it was claimed Gordon Ramsay, his co-star in Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, had distanced himself from the presenter. But Gino insists they're still firm friends. Now the Italian presenter has revealed plans to return to telly with a new travelogue, to be filmed later this year. "I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me. "Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately. "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. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting." Gino made some crass remarks in radio interview last week as he returns to spotlight. In sexualised comments about women's bodies, he told show hosts that a "real man" wants women to have "things to grab", while explaining that he prefers a curvier figure.
