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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gino D'Acampo 'boasts about Italian men giving "maximum satisfaction" during smutty radio appearance' as he returns to spotlight following ITV axe amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women
Gino D'Acampo reportledy made a slew of smutty jokes in his return to the spotlight following his ITV axe amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women. During an appearance on Maltese radio last week the Italian chef, 48, boasted about Italian men giving 'maximum satisfaction' before later telling the female host she was 'too pretty for radio'. He later went on to remark about women dieting, claiming 'only dogs like bones' and insisted men want 'things to grab'. According to The Sun Gino said: 'I'm going to tell you a secret, Italian food is like Italian men, minimum effort, maximum satisfaction.' Before asking the female host: 'Now do you understand that Nicole, or do I need to explain that?' to which she replied 'I think it's very clear'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. When asked if he recognised a male in the studio, Gino asked: 'Do I know your mum?Did I take your mama out for dinner or something? I meet a lot of people and usually the ones I remember are blonde, they're tall, we do an activity together'. MailOnline have contacted Gino's representatives for comment. The chef has faced a string of accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women - which he has denied. ITV subsequently pulled all of Gino's shows from its upcoming schedules after the accusations were revealed in an investigation. 'He's in a lot of trouble and ITV don't want to be in a BBC situation [with Gregg Wallace ] or have a repeat of Schofield so they are covering all their bases', an insider told MailOnline at the time. Earlier this month Gino's last remaining restaurants were reportedly saved from closure after he was sacked from his TV projects. The firm who control the restaurants, Upmarket Leisure Ltd, have allegedly been struggling with mounting debt and a sale of the company fell through. According to The Sun , HMRC issued a petition to close up the company at the High Court in March and an application to appoint an administrator was made. Before asking the female host: 'Now do you understand that Nicole, or do I need to explain that?' to which she replied 'I think it's very clear' The chef has faced a string of accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women - which he has denied (pictured with on Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield in 2011) However, Upmarket has now been saved and bought out of administration in a £5million deal, which means the five venues can remain open, reports the publication. The apparent deal will save the jobs of 400 employees at the restaurants in London, Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester. Dean Watson, an administrator Begbies Traynor, told The Sun: 'This very well-recognised group of restaurants will be able to continue, under their existing brand, and has the opportunity to thrive again.' It was claimed Gino drew an explicit picture of a female TV producer during live filming, an ITV probe into the TV chef has been told. The Italian star, known for his cheeky on-screen persona, is at the centre of claims from dozens of people who described his alleged conduct over the past 12 years as 'distressing,' 'unacceptable,' and even 'horrendous'. The female producer's claims against Gino are now being investigated by ITV bosses, The Sun first reported. The woman claimed her 'unsettling encounter' with the chef happened during live filming of Saturday Cooks! She claimed that he sketched a naked woman with her legs spread open after asking to draw a portrait picture of her. The producer is said to have told a friend of the alleged sketch: 'I thought it was going to be a harmless caricature. But when he showed me the finished drawing I felt shocked and humiliated.' She also alleged that Gino made a sexual comment about leather boots she was wearing. Gino has 'firmly denied' all allegations so far, saying they were 'simply not in my nature' and describing them as 'deeply upsetting'.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘You think it's fine and dandy but it's not', Bake Off judge opens up about misogyny in the food industry
IT IS the most wholesome corner of broadcasting with cookery shows oozing with comfort food and family-friendly jokes. However, over the past year the food industry has attracted the spotlight for all the wrong reasons with high profile chefs accused of sexual misconduct and misogyny. 5 5 Something that sadly doesn't surprise TV chef Rachel Khoo. The Australian Bake Off judge says: 'It's sad, it's still the case, you'd really think things would have changed in 2025. 'You think it's all fine and dandy, but that's not the case. 'It shows how much work is still left to do and that goes for all parts of society. 'It's not just in the food world, but I think the food world is a small reflection of what's going on in a bigger part of the whole society. 'It's still happening and we've got work to do.' The mum-of-three's comments come following a slew of allegations against high profile names in the industry. In February Gino, 48, was accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour over 12 years, which he denies. ITV has vowed not to use him in future. And Gregg Wallace, 60, left his MasterChef hosting role in December after 13 allegations, which he denies, including inappropriate sexual comments. Rachel admits has dealt with her fair share of sexism in the past, previously revealing that a sound man placed a microphone down her bra without asking, and says that there have been times where her looks have taken the focus over her talent. Gino D'Acampo drew explicit picture of me during live filming of cooking show - culture was toxic, what TV producer told ITV 'I have worked on productions in the past where they want a particular look,' she says. 'Like they wanted a real 1950s look and there has been more emphasis on the female presenters look than the male presenters. 'But it's so ingrained in society. 'You know, there is that case of that presenter, newsreader wearing the same suit every day of the year and nobody saying anything versus his co-presenter, female wearing something the same twice and people complaining.' Rachel has become somewhat of a trailblaizer for women in the industry, recently being announced as the first female chef for Kettle Chips. As part of her role with premium crisp brand she launched the Khoo A cademy where women seeking a career in gourmet food can apply for a chance to be part of a mentoring programme. She says: 'When I first started working in the food industry, I found it intimidating because I was the only woman. "We've seen a small increase of women in the kitchen since my early days but there's not nearly enough as there should be." 5 Gregg Wallace - MasterChef scandal in Brief GREGG Wallace has stepped down from his MasterChef hosting role after a probe into alleged inappropriate behaviour. But what's the situation? Regular MasterChef host Gregg Wallace is currently the subject of a probe after an investigation was launched into his alleged misconduct over a number of years. Gregg has been accused of making sexual remarks to 13 colleagues including Beeb anchor Kirsty Wark - accusations he denies. The 60-year-old has now stepped away from the BBC show while historical misconduct allegations against him are investigated. Yet the former greengrocer spoke out on social media to blast the "women of a certain age" who he claimed were behind the allegations. The cooking show's production company, Banijay UK, has said law firm Lewis Silkin would lead the investigation into Wallace's alleged misconduct. Currently women make up just 18.5% of chefs in the UK and Rachel is no longer one of them, taking her career overseas. Rachel has travelled the world, hosting dinners and workshops in London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Melbourne, Sydney and Buenos Aires. The keen chef set up a two-person restaurant based in her Paris flat, which attracted a great deal of social media attention. The experience led her to front BBC's show The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo in 2012 seeing her follow-up cookbook sell 120,000 copies. The author is currently a judge on The Great Australian Bake Off alongside Aussie chef Darren Purchese. The Swedish -based chef says that filming down under couldn't be further from the toxic environments seen in the headlines. 'Filming the Bake Off is for almost two months every year and it's such a dream job,' the Kettle Chips ambassador says. 'It's such a lovely show to be on, I only have my experience from the Australian one, but it is really both on screen and off screen. It is that warm family kind of vibe. 'A lot of the crew have done it for like, you know, many, many seasons and keep on coming back because they love working on the show, even though it's long hours and stuff like that. 'I want to be a cheerleader for people. I want to be uplifting people, not putting them down. 'You know, that's not my style.' Rachel lives in Stockholm with her professional chef husband Robert Wiktorin and three children and she says that gender equality is at the helm of home as well as her workplace. 'I'm very fortunate in Sweden as there is shared parental leave,' she says. 'My husband took six months off with our first so I could write one of my cookbooks. 'When I film Bake Off I only bring one of my children along because the other kids are in school and my mum comes to help. 'It's a group effort and we're all supportive, but I support my husband in other ways. He's just as good a parent as I am. 'It's a two way street.' Rachel Khoo's new range of Kettle Chip flavours, Honey Dijon Mustard (130g) and Brie & Caramelised Onion (130g) are available in major retailers from May (RRP £2.65). 5
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shoppers race to major supermarket to snap up huge 6-litre air fryer scanning at tills for £23 instead of £43
SHOPPERS are racing to one of the UK's leading supermarkets after the chain slashed the prices of a huge air fryer. The cooking appliance has a massive 6-litre capacity and is part of an iconic chef's kitchen range. 2 Asda has cut the prices of Gino D'Acampo's incredible air fryer. The product was originally £43 but the supermarket has since taken a staggering £20 off the price. Now, it can be yours for just £23.53. The device comes in a chic grey colour and measures 34 x 28 x 30 cm - meaning it has a 6 litre capacity. It also has a variable temperature and a 60 minute timer for meals that take longer to cook. One happy shopper left a review on the ASDA website which read: 'Value for money - just right for a small family.' Another raved: 'Looks really nice and smart - Was bigger than I expected so happy with this item' Asda still stocks the star's range of kitchenware, which remains incredibly popular. The supermarket regularly goes viral for its incredible savings, including a huge price slashing campaign launched in March. Asda cut the price of 10,000 of its products by up to 45 per cent as part of its Rollback price commitment. Gino D'Acampo drew explicit picture of me during live filming of cooking show - culture was toxic, what TV producer told ITV In January, the supermarket had said that prices would be cut by an average of 25 per cent with some cuts being as high as 50 per cent. Asda gas claimed that many of its "family favourite" products are now 5% cheaper than promotional prices at competitors, including deals on Tesco 's Clubcard or Sainsbury's Nectar card. How to save at Asda Shop the budget range Savvy shopper Eilish Stout-Cairns recommends that shoppers grab items from Asda's Just Essentials range. She said: " Asda's budget range is easy to spot as it's bright yellow! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow and you'll find their Just Essentials range. "It's great value and I've found it has a much wider selection of budget items compared to other supermarkets. Sign up to Asda Rewards The savvy-saver also presses on the importance of signing up to Asda's reward scheme. She said: "Asda Rewards is free to join and if you shop at Asda you should absolutely sign up. "As an Asda Rewards member, you'll get exclusive discounts and offers, and you'll also be able to earn 10% cashback on Star Products. "This will go straight into your cashpot, and once you've earned at least £1, you can transfer the money in your cashpot into ASDA vouchers. We've previously rounded up the best supermarket loyalty schemes - including the ones that will save you the most money. Look out for booze deals Eilish always suggests that shoppers looking to buy booze look out for bargain deals. She said: "Asda often has an alcohol offer on: buy six bottles and save 25%. "The offer includes selected bottles with red, white and rose options, as well as prosecco. There are usually lots of popular bottles included, for example, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot, Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot and Freixenet Prosecco D.O.C. "Obviously, the more expensive the bottles you choose, the more you save." Join Facebook groups The savvy saver also recommends that fans of Asda join Facebook groups to keep in the know about the latest bargains in-store. Eilish said: "I recommend joining the Latest Deals Facebook Group to find out about the latest deals and new launches in store. "Every day, more than 250,000 deal hunters share their latest bargain finds and new releases. "For example, recently a member shared a picture of Asda's new Barbie range spotted in store. "Another member shared the bargain outdoor plants she picked up, including roses for 47p, blackcurrant bushes for 14p and topiary trees for 14p."
