An investigation carried out by ITV News found several allegations of 'inappropriate and intimidating behaviour' from Gino D'Acampo.
Numerous people have come forward to reveal alleged experiences with the celebrity chef where his behaviour has been 'unacceptable', with events taking place over a timespan of over 12 years.
ITV News claimed that, through their investigation, evidence found reveals that at least one production company acknowledged a number of complaints made by crew members towards the Italian chef.
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Despite this, the company would 'continue to work with him' on other TV shows.
Following the claims, D'Acampo said in a statement to ITV News that he 'firmly denied' the allegations, describing them as 'deeply upsetting'.
One accusation detailed that he made highly inappropriate sexual comments to a woman named Hannah, to which his legal team detailed was 'from almost 15 years ago', and that it was never raised with D'Acampo.
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Adding that he 'does not recall it', they said: "He emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations."
Now, the production companies for the TV programmes that have been mentioned in the allegations, and the channel on which they are broadcast, have provided statements on the situation.
Objective Media Group
Objective Media Group, responsible for co-producing Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip back in 2018, have released a statement on the matter.
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Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix collaborated on a number of programmes over the years, such as Gordon, Gino and Fred: Viva Espana and Gordon, Gino and Fred's Great Christmas Roast.
"Objective Media Group takes the welfare and wellbeing of all its production staff and teams incredibly seriously. We have robust protocols and procedures in place for all cast and crew, including on-screen talent, that we review regularly whilst also ensuring that we take into account developments regarding industry wide ‘Duty of Care’ guidelines," they said (via ITV News).
The media company continued: "At the start of all productions our protocols and procedures regarding behaviour, as well as the internal Escalation Procedure for any complaints and issues, are made clear to cast and crew.
"Across all productions we encourage people to raise any concerns at the earliest opportunity either via our welfare executive, through the internal anonymous hotline, or the broadcaster welfare line – all of which are clearly communicated before, and during, production. If there are incidents or complaints reported, we implement our Escalation Procedure and ensure that a full and thorough process is followed in close collaboration with the broadcaster.
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"We include behavioural clauses in talent contracts and to further bolster our procedures we have provided behavioural training for on-screen talent to ensure that both OMG and broadcaster protocols, including ITV’s Conduct and Standards Guidelines for on screen personalities policies, are adhered to."
ITV
ITV also said in a statement to LADbible: "ITV is completely committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with respect and feels able to give of their best. Our promise to those we work with is that where a complaint is made, or serious concern raised, we will always investigate and if we find that something inappropriate has happened, we will take action.
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"The same standards are expected of all production companies who make programmes on ITV’s behalf. It is production companies who have the primary responsibility for the duty of care of everyone they work with, both on and off screen, when making shows. We make clear our expectations of producers and have robust and comprehensive policies which we implement contractually."
They went on: "We have strengthened these policies in the last 5 years and have set up a dedicated Complaints Handling Unit in 2024 to manage any complaints we receive about on screen presenters and ensure ITV has a centralised view across different productions.
"The standards of behaviour that ITV expects are very clear. Everyone working with ITV is subject to ITV’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. At ITV we treat everyone with courtesy, fairness, dignity and respect and do not tolerate abusive behaviour of any form in the workplace. We have also reiterated our expectations of our on screen presenters’ behaviour through our Conduct and Standards Guidelines for On Screen Personalities issued in 2024. All of the concerns and complaints raised by those who have spoken to ITN describe behaviour which is inappropriate and unacceptable.
"Most of them were not reported to ITV at the time. Where issues have been raised with ITV action has been taken. We can only act where we know that concerns have been raised, and will now be following up on those that had not previously been reported to us.
"If anyone has experienced or witnessed inappropriate behaviour while working on an ITV show, we encourage them to raise their concerns with us either directly or through our confidential speaking up hotline Safecall (www.safecall.co.uk/report)."
Studio Ramsay
The company that was responsible for producing Gino's Italian Family Adventure and co-produced Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip, also provided a statement.
They said: "Studio Ramsay have not worked on a series with Gino D’Acampo since 2022.
"Whilst we do not disclose or discuss personnel matters publicly, Studio Ramsay is committed, in conjunction with our broadcast partners, to a safe and professional work environment.
"We take all allegations of inappropriate behaviour and workplace misconduct seriously, promptly investigate, and take appropriate remedial action when warranted."
MultiStory Media
The company that produced Gino's Italian Express, MultiStory Media, said: "MultiStory Media has a duty of care to everyone who works with us and when a complaint is made, or serious concerns raised, we will always investigate and take appropriate action.
"It would be inappropriate to go into the detail of individual concerns but we give our assurance that we are reviewing the concerns which have been raised, what was known at the time and what action was taken. We will also look at any new concerns that have come to light.
"Since the series ended six years ago, Multistory Media has not worked with Gino D'Acampo.
"We encourage any former members of production to raise any concerns via the senior management at MultiStory Media, HR or Safecall, which is a 24/7 anonymous, independent and confidential hotline."
LADbible Group has contacted Gino D'Acampo's representatives for further comment.
Topics: TV, Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix, ITV, Celebrity
Joshua Nair