Gino D’Acampo, Fred Sirieix and Gordon Ramsay have worked together on a number of shows (Image: ITV)
Fred Sirieix has broken his social media silence following the serious allegations levelled against his colleague Gino D’Acampo. ITV News last night revealed a report that claimed the renowned TV chef faced accusations of “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” conduct over a period spanning 12 years.
D’Acampo has staunchly refuted the claims, stating they are “deeply upsetting”. His television repertoire includes popular stints on ITV’s Family Fortunes, as well as the more recent culinary adventure, Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible with none other than Fred Sirieix.
Having regularly teamed up with Gordon Ramsay and D’Acampo for the series Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip, Sirieix is no stranger to collaboration with the embattled chef.
Nevertheless, amidst the controversy surrounding D’Acampo, Sirieix has opted to focus online attention on something rather personal: his kitchen renovation. Showcasing his latest project, Fred eagerly shared a video tour of his newly revamped space provided by Howdens Joinery on .
Accompanying the reveal, he gushed, “My brand new @howdensjoinery kitchen. I’m loving the cosy farmhouse feel inspired by a picture of my lovely grandparents.”
Gino D’Acampo, Fred Sirieix and Gordon Ramsay have worked together on a number of shows (Image: ITV)
Eager to share details of his domestic bliss, Fred continued, “I wanted this kitchen to feel traditional in style, functional in its design, and practical for everyday use with Lamona appliances bringing it all together,” He expressed his joy at how the kitchen has become a hub of fond recollections, remarking, “It’s now a space in my home filled with memories, both old and new. What do you think? “.
In a promotional clip, Fred remarks: “Welcome to my new Howdens kitchen, I love it. I want to say a big thank you to the trades people who built it because the quality is second to none and to host in this kitchen is a dream come true.”
However, Fred has not yet responded to the allegations aimed at D’Acampo.
A bombshell report by ITV News on Thursday highlighted a woman’s harrowing allegations against celebrity chef D’Acampo, dating back to 2011. She accuses him of making crude comments, allegedly saying he’d “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter”.
The woman also recounted feeling diminished after her claim that crew members laughed following D’Acampo’s comment, which she interpreted as a “I definitely saw it as some kind of power play,”.
Hannah, a pseudonym used by ITV News to shield her identity, opened up about the incident: “The very act of what he said was aggressive. He did not think that was an inappropriate thing to say to me.”
Addressing the serious accusations, D’Acampo’s team informed the media outlet: “This allegation from almost 15 years ago has never, until now via a media request for comment, been raised or put to Mr D’Acampo. He does not recall it, nor accept that this happened. Mr D’Acampo is horrified to be accused of ‘power play’ and an ‘aggressive act’. He emphatically and unequivocally denies these allegations.”