Gino D’Acampo has hinted that he could be set to return to screen – after months of controversy following ‘inappropriate behaviour’ allegations. In a post on social media, the Italian celebrity chef, 48, has teased that he is set to return to screen. The images showed the TV personality dressed in a navy boiler suit in what appeared to be a car garage. The TV chef had dark oil patches and dirt across his face was seen taking a drag on a cigarette and looking at a car engine in the shots. He was also seen looking at the camera screen and discussing scripts in some of the shots. ‘What a fantastic experience in Ireland working on a new series… I can’t wait for you guys to see it… 😎 p.s Happy St Patrick’s Day,’ read the caption of the post on Instagram. This comes just months after the chef faced controversy as reports emerged that he had made inappropriate comments about his former colleagues. He has ‘firmly denied’ the allegations, and said they are ‘deeply upsetting’.
In December 2024, D’Acampo was accused of inappropriate behaviour towards a This Morning colleague. The unnamed woman lodged a complaint to ITV over D’Acampo’s alleged behaviour towards her while she worked with him on the set of This Morning from 2006 to 2011, according to The Sun. It was then claimed that he ‘thrust his crotch’ at a female staffer while filming on a show with Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix, which D’Acampo denied emphatically. D’Acampo told MailOnline: ‘I have been completely shocked by, and deny utterly, these awful accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct against me, which are alleged to have taken place years ago during the shooting of Gordon, Gino & Fred.'
‘Let me be clear: This did not happen. I take such matters extremely seriously and in particular the suggestion that I have deliberately acted in this improper way against any female employees is deeply upsetting.’ In February, Gino’s former I’m A Celebrity co-star, Kim Woodburn, called him a ‘full-of-himself little pig’ who made vile comments about this penis while they appeared in a TV show together. The chef has been supported by celebrities including Jeremy Clarkson and Gordon Ramsay, who recently revealed he had reached out to his former co-star.
It has been reported that D’Acampo’s ITV shows have been ‘pulled from schedules’ following the allegations. It is unclear at this time what this project in Ireland is set to be, but this isn’t the first time the star has worked with cars on screen after appearing on Emission Impossible. The series was a car-related show starring D’Acampo and Sirieix on an eco-friendly adventure across Austria and Croatia to learn the cost of going green. The series was axed after two episodes were released in 2024.
Gino D'Acampo is currently making his highly anticipated return to television after facing numerous allegations of inappropriate behavior. The Italian chef, 48, unveiled his latest project in a recent social media post, revealing behind-the-scenes footage from a new series he is working on in Ireland. "What a fantastic experience in Ireland working on a new series... I can't wait for you guys to see it... p.s Happy St Patrick's Day," he shared on Instagram, referring to March 17, 2025. D'Acampo has recently been accused of "sexually inappropriate" and "intimidating" behavior but he adamantly denies these claims.
Allegations against him surfaced after a female TV producer claimed that he drew an explicit image of her during a live broadcast. Additionally, it was alleged that he kissed a footballer's wife in front of her partner and later joked about it at a charity gala, stating, "because I can." Gino has firmly denied all allegations against him, stating to ITV News, "I have never been made aware of these matters previously, and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognize the version of events being put to me. I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I acted in an improper way is deeply upsetting."
His previous ITV shows, including "Family Fortunes," have been removed from the network's schedule amid the controversy. In a strategic move, ITV has opted to replace "Family Fortunes" with "Celebrity Catchphrase" in the Sunday evening time slot. This decision reflects an effort by ITV to distance itself from Gino amid the ongoing investigation into the allegations. ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis expressed enthusiasm for the change, saying, "We're delighted to announce a further series of the much-loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase." Meanwhile, Gino continues to receive support from fans and former colleagues alike. As he shared glimpses of his new project, many of his admirers took to social media to express their excitement, with comments such as, "Anything with Gino in it, I'm so down to watch," and, "Can't wait to see Gino back on TV! He's been so missed."
Despite the storm surrounding his career, Gino seems to be determined to move forward in the public eye. His upcoming series, though shrouded in controversy, may mark a new chapter for the chef on the small screen. While questions linger about the validity of the allegations, only time will tell how his return will be received by audiences and what the future holds for Gino D'Acampo in the entertainment industry.
