ITV is under fire for its handling of serious allegations against celebrity chef and TV personality Gino D’Acampo, with growing pressure from women’s rights groups demanding that the network cut ties with him.

The accusations, which span over a decade, have sparked outrage and reignited discussions about workplace misconduct in the entertainment industry.

Accusations Against Gino D’Acampo Surface

The 48-year-old chef, widely known for his vibrant personality on shows like Gino’s Italian Express, Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, and Emission Impossible, is now at the center of a major controversy.

An ITV News investigation uncovered numerous claims of inappropriate behavior, with multiple women alleging that D’Acampo used sexually aggressive and unacceptable language during filming.

While ITV has taken some steps, including altering its upcoming schedule to ensure that D’Acampo won’t appear on television for at least the next ten days, critics argue that the network has not done enough.

His shows remain available on the ITVX streaming platform, a decision that has been met with strong backlash.

Women’s Rights Groups Speak Out

Dr. Charlotte Proudman, founder of Right to Equality, strongly condemned ITV’s inaction, expressing concern that keeping D’Acampo’s shows accessible on ITVX sends the wrong message.

“It’s incredibly disturbing that ITV continues to give him a platform, even on shows where these alleged incidents reportedly took place.

This suggests that financial interests are being prioritized over accountability,” she stated.

Jemima Olchawski, CEO of the Fawcett Society, also weighed in, calling the allegations “shocking” and emphasizing that such behavior should not be tolerated.

She stressed the importance of companies fostering safe work environments, stating that no workplace should enable toxic and predatory behavior.

ITV Under Scrutiny for Its Response

ITV has since acknowledged the allegations, admitting that while most of the complaints were not reported at the time, action was taken in cases where concerns were raised.

However, victims claim that ITV and other production companies actively shielded D’Acampo, allegedly prioritizing financial interests over the well-being of employees.

In response, D’Acampo has categorically denied the accusations, calling them “deeply upsetting” and insisting that such behavior is “simply not in my nature.”

What Happens Next?

With the controversy escalating, many are watching to see how ITV will respond in the coming weeks.

Will the network take further action and remove his content entirely, or will they continue to face mounting pressure from advocacy groups and the public?

For now, the debate continues, with critics demanding accountability and justice for those affected.

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