SBS has withdrawn UK cooking and way of life present that includes celeb chef Gino D’Acampo following allegations levelled in opposition to him in Britain.
ITV Information uncovered quite a few allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour by Gino D’Acampo spanning 12+ years. Bosses on the manufacturing firm behind Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Highway Journey in 2018 seem to have been conscious of considerations about his behaviour.
Girls say he made graphic feedback, uncovered himself, and threatened junior employees.
D’Acampo has stated, “I’ve been informed by ITN information that allegations have been made about me performing inappropriately, some relationship again over 10 years in the past.
“I’ve by no means been made conscious of those issues beforehand and the allegations are firmly denied. I’d not do something that I assumed would upset or misery anybody. That is merely not in my nature. I don’t recognise the model of occasions being put to me.
“Not solely have these allegations by no means been raised with me earlier than, I’ve been repeatedly supported by executives on the highest stage and was commissioned on prime-time programmes through the interval through which it’s now instructed I used to be performing inappropriately.
“I’m a father, husband and have labored with effectively over 1,500 individuals on round 80 productions in my profession, which I’ve been so happy with. I take such issues extraordinarily severely and the suggestion that I’ve acted in an improper approach in opposition to is deeply upsetting.”
SBS was as a result of premiere Gino And Fred’s Emission Unimaginable in March and replays of Gordon, Gino & Fred’s Highway Journey however has now pulled titles from schedule.
An SBS Spokesperson informed TV Tonight, “SBS takes issues of conduct severely and expects the content material we share to align with our values. Following latest experiences relating to Gino D’Acampo, we’ve got made the choice to take away applications that includes him from our channels pending additional info.”
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