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THIS is the moment under fire Gino D’Acampo joked he “played around” Holly Willoughby’s genitals in a resurfaced clip from This Morning.
It comes as the TV chef, 49, has been accused of “sexually inappropriate” and “intimidating” behaviour in dozens of allegations spanning over 14 years.
Among the claims are that he allegedly “flicked” his genitals in front of one accuser, told another he would like to have sex “against the kitchen counter” and made threats to a runner if he didn’t get him a Cornetto.
But in a resurfaced clip from November 2021, D’Acampo made risque comments live on air which left viewers demanding he be axed.
On the daytime show, he was discussing the death of Ado Campeol – dubbed “the father of Tiramisu” – with hosts Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
One woman claimed Gino told her he would “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter” in 2011.
Another woman alleged he opened the door only wearing his boxer shorts and said “Oh, don’t worry, it’s only small” while pointing towards his penis.
In 2018 while on set for the filming of Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, Gino allegedly said he “felt like f******” one morning.
The same year Gino is alleged to have made a comment about another young female colleague who claimed he said: “Shouldn’t we be talking about her t***, they’re perfect, they’re like a mouthful.”
Another alleged he told a young staff member: “When are we all going to get drunk and have sex together.”
A woman told ITV she saw Gino appearing to threaten a young colleague over an ice cream in 2019, he allegedly said “if you don’t get me a Cornetto I will f*** your girlfriend”.
In 2022 an internal investigation into Gino was launched at production company Betty TV in relation to alleged inappropriate behaviour and language on the set of Gino’s Italy – Like Mamma Used to Make.
The production company Objective Media Group said in an email seen by ITV in 2024 that issues also arose in 2023 on the Emission Impossible set.
And while explaining geographical locations of Italy, he used Willoughby’s body as a map.
While pointing to her shoulder, D’Acampo he said: “In the Belmonte region here is where the Savoiardi biscuit comes from.”
Pointing towards Willoughby’s chest he added: “On the other side is Treviso – so Treviso is where Ado came from so it could be very…”
Schofield cut in: “I’m really concerned if he’s going to talk about Sicily.”
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The chef replied: “No, Sicily’s all the way down there!”
He turned back to Willoughby and commented: “But your belly button – I was born in Naples which is on your side but I went to school where the Vesuvius is.”
He added: “So, it’s more inland, so… er, I can technically say that I spent my youth training and playing around your vagina.”
Willoughby said: “Oh my God!”
Viewers were quick to take to social media to complain.
GINO CLAIMS
One woman claimed Gino told her he would “like to turn me over and f*** me up the a*** against the kitchen counter” in 2011.
Another woman alleged he opened the door only wearing his boxer shorts and said “Oh, don’t worry, it’s only small” while pointing towards his penis.
In 2018 while on set for the filming of Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip, Gino allegedly said he “felt like f******” one morning.
The same year Gino is alleged to have made a comment about another young female colleague who claimed he said: “Shouldn’t we be talking about her t***, they’re perfect, they’re like a mouthful.”
Another alleged he told a young staff member: “When are we all going to get drunk and have sex together.”
A woman told ITV she saw Gino appearing to threaten a young colleague over an ice cream in 2019, he allegedly said “if you don’t get me a Cornetto I will f*** your girlfriend”.
In 2022 an internal investigation into Gino was launched at production company Betty TV in relation to alleged inappropriate behaviour and language on the set of Gino’s Italy – Like Mamma Used to Make.
The production company Objective Media Group said in an email seen by ITV in 2024 that issues also arose in 2023 on the Emission Impossible set.
One wrote: “Gino you’re going over the mark #thismorning.”
Another said: “Wtf Gino #ThisMorning.”
And a third commented: “Gino saying vagina… #thismorning.”
A fourth fumed: “Why is Gino so disgusting he’s not funny! Get him off TV! And why have #ThisMorning deleted lots of comments regarding this on another social media platform! #FreedomOfSpeech #offcom @hollywills @Schofe @thismorning.”
Another said: “Gino is a total pig! It isn’t what he said it’s the fact that it was deemed ok to say it to holly live on the tv.
“Talk about vaginas all you want but don’t make it personal to a married woman who is trying to do her job. It’s not funny and it’s not clever. #ThisMorning.”
Another added: “Appalling behaviour, Gino attempting to sexually humiliate/embarrass Holly Willoughby live on television. Vile. #everydaysexism #ThisMorning.”
D’Acampo does not appear to have commented on the incident.
Gino D’Acampo response in full
In a statement to ITV News, Gino D’Acampo said: “I have been told by ITN news that allegations have been made about me acting inappropriately, some dating back over ten years ago.
“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 recognise the version of events being put to me.
“Not only have these allegations never been raised with me before, I have been repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level and was commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in which it is now suggested I was acting inappropriately.
“I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career, which I have been so proud of.
“I take such matters extremely seriously and the suggestion that I have acted in an improper way against is deeply upsetting.”
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Viewers were dismayed by D’Acampo’s comments and gestures
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The TV chef brushed off the reaction from the hosts
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Willoughby exclaimed ‘Oh, my God!’
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