has broken his silence to shut down his pal following the misconduct claims. Earlier this month, the Italian TV chef was accused of “sexually inappropriate” behaviour spanning over a 12-year period. Gino has “firmly denied” the allegations.
The investigation interviewed anonymous women who were among the “dozens” who came forward with complaints. Although Gordon had remained tight-lipped about the situation, the 58-year-old has now revealed he has “reached out” to the star. Speaking at the launch of his new London restaurant Lucky Cat, The Hell’s Kitchen star said he had been in contact with both Gino and Fred Sirieix about it.
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Gordon has addressed Gino’s allegations (Image: Instagram)
Gordon told : “I have reached out to Gino, checked in to make sure he and the family were doing okay. Fred too.”
As well as being close friends, the trio have worked together since 2018 as part of their Road Trip series on ITV.
The entertaining show saw them travel all over the globe, showcasing their firm friendship and love of food in the process.
However, in the wake of the allegations, ITV has cut ties with the 48-year-old after the broadcaster dropped two episodes of Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South and removed Family Fortunes from the schedules.
Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South was initially scheduled for Sunday between 6pm and 7pm on ITVBe, but was replaced by Abbey Clancy: Celebrity Homes.
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Gordon shared that he and Fred checked in on Gino (Image: ITV)
ITV News confirmed that episodes of the game show which were filmed in 2023 will not be broadcast – and there is nothing else in the pipeline for him.
“Most recently, Gino D’Acampo has been the host of one of ITV’s longest-running gameshows, Family Fortunes.
“But ITV News understands the series, filmed in 2023, is not currently scheduled for broadcast, and ITV has no plans to work with D’Acampo,” ITV News stated.
When the allegations initially made headlines, a source via claimed: “Gordon was horrified with what had gone on and felt it was time to step in and stop it.
“He has three daughters and a wife, Tana, who he absolutely adores and felt it was disgusting. He wanted to change those ways but then it led to difficulties between them.”