Gino D’Acampo has categorically denied allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behavior on the sets of his television shows. An investigation by ITV News revealed that numerous individuals described the chef’s conduct over more than 12 years as “unacceptable,” “distressing,” and “horrendous.” In response to the allegations, D’Acampo stated to ITV that he “would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone.” He expressed that as a father and husband, the claims of improper behavior are “deeply upsetting.”
With over 25 years of experience in television presenting, D’Acampo is one of the most recognizable chefs in the industry, boasting a portfolio that includes numerous cookbooks and restaurants.
Born in Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy, D’Acampo learned cooking from his grandfather and later trained at Luigi De Medici catering college in Florence before moving to London at 18. His passion for food led him to co-found Bonta Italia in 2003, a company that imports Italian produce to various sectors in the UK. This venture opened doors for him to appear as a guest on the Good Food channel, and since 2009, he has been a regular on cooking segments on ITV’s This Morning, where his “cheeky wit” and risqué comments gained him popularity.
In 2009, D’Acampo participated in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, where he was crowned king of the jungle, narrowly defeating TV personality Kim Woodburn.
On the personal front, D’Acampo has been married to Jessica Stellina Morrison for nearly 25 years. The couple met as teenagers while working at a restaurant in Marbella and have three children: Luciano, Rocci, and Mia.
D’Acampo’s television career flourished as he began hosting his own cooking shows, including Gino’s Italian Escape, where he travels across Italy in search of authentic recipes. He also collaborated with model Melanie Sykes on ITV’s Let’s Do Lunch in 2011, cooking three recipes each episode while interviewing a celebrity guest. In 2017, he competed against fellow chef Gordon Ramsay and maitre d’hotel Fred Sirieix to create a festive menu for emergency service workers, and the trio later reunited for a travel and food series.
