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Another man on TV abusing women

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Pebbles16 · 06/02/2025 18:42

Yes the wretched Italian chef - not giving his name credence. https://www.itv.com/watch/news/the-latest-headlines-multiple-claims-of-inappropriate-behaviour-against-gino-dacampo/5wr9dh3

Hiding in plain sight.

There are others, I switch over on another popular "star" because of what he did to me and others when we were young.

AIBU to find this exhausting

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JenniferBooth · 09/02/2025 13:32

I see Asda arent bothered

Karmagician · 09/02/2025 11:22

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2025 23:19

@Doughnut89 Sadly none of that surprises me. Holly must be so relieved not to be on daytime telly anymore and have to do another ludicrous "are you ok?" speech. Suspect she might go to ground for a bit though, as having a second colleague being accused of sexual misconduct and saying "ooh I had no idea" won't cut it.

No, instead she’s in a new show with Bear Grylls, who famously cosied up with Russell Brand to ‘baptise’ him after all the shit had hit the fan about him. HW is unbearable.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 08/02/2025 10:15

@EverybodyLTB I love Parenting Hell but I deliberately avoided that episode. Doesn't sound like I missed out.

EverybodyLTB · 08/02/2025 10:05

I always thought he was fake and gross, but listening to him on Parenting Hell made me really sure I disliked him. Just general ‘lighthearted’ misogyny and unpleasant attitude. Rob and Josh seemed a bit baffled.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 08/02/2025 09:49

Why some lowly paid, easily replaceable behind the scenes members of staff (not friends of GD) did not speak out at the time about inappropriate behaviour by one of ITVs favourite employees? No, beats me!

And the fact that it's taken an investigation by ITV news (not something I imagine they do on a whim), 40 accusations and counting so far and the channel have shelved an entire unaired series of Family Fourtunes which would have generated them ££ does not sound like someone who is on the recieving end of malicious allegations. But still he was a cheeky chappy, just like Gregg Wallace and Jimmy Saville did loads for charity so y'know they can't be that bad 🙄.

bexollie · 08/02/2025 07:25

We have to also remember the people accused falsely of comments and inappropriate behaviour. I'm not saying he hasn't said and done these things but I often wonder why it takes so long for people to raise complaints and why isn't something says at the time to the person making the comments .
When with friends sometimes jokes go a bit far and rude never to that extents though but usually the people there will say that's enough pack it in now etc. I wonder if this is what happens .I just wish these things came up sooner . Sean Wilson was going to appear in Coronation street but false allegations were made and had a massive impact on him

Pumpkincozynights · 08/02/2025 06:49

I am not in the least bit surprised.
I have never liked him.
My theory about his ‘ cheeky chappy, oh was that your breast my hand accidentally squeezed’ persona is correct after all.
I can think of many famous men who use a persona to get away with clearly sexual predator behaviour. The same would not wash if it was white van man Dave the plumber from down the road. Dave would instantly be called a sex pest and labelled a total bastard and creep be avoided and ostracised. But these ‘cheeky chappy, eccentric, child like’ stars, well, that’s just would they are, isn’t it?

ShelleyCarpenter · 08/02/2025 06:28

LBFseBrom · 07/02/2025 09:02

Schofield did nothing wrong for goodness sakes.

Don’t be ridiculous

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 08/02/2025 05:58

JMSA · 07/02/2025 23:56

No. What happened?

The clip is on you tube,his comments towards Sofia are very offensive and I'm sure she told him to stop touching her.

StrikeAlways · 08/02/2025 00:06

HRTQueen · 07/02/2025 17:11

Thank you. I would have thought that too

But it showed he was also harmed 🙄 I am small build 5'1 he is 6ft and muscular

That is a bizarre response to a victimised woman. We still have a lot to fight sadly.

JMSA · 07/02/2025 23:56

AngryBird6122 · 06/02/2025 23:12

Did anyone see Gordon Ramsay when he was on that talk show with Sofia Vergara?

No. What happened?

sankacoolrunnings · 07/02/2025 23:48

Did an event with him years ago before he was very famous. He kept emailing the marketing exec trying it on. Doesn't surprise me at all.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2025 23:19

@Doughnut89 Sadly none of that surprises me. Holly must be so relieved not to be on daytime telly anymore and have to do another ludicrous "are you ok?" speech. Suspect she might go to ground for a bit though, as having a second colleague being accused of sexual misconduct and saying "ooh I had no idea" won't cut it.

Audiprettier · 07/02/2025 23:18

When I read about this particular person, (can't stand him either) I've been surprised he's even been allowed on any TV shows. He burgled a famous pop-star's home years ago, stealing different items and apparently stole some really personal items of this person's mum that could never be replaced.
What an awful man. He's disgusting! I can't bear to watch anything he's in. Glad he's been exposed!

Doughnut89 · 07/02/2025 22:54

ChessorBuckaroo · 07/02/2025 12:04

You mean he did nothing illegal.

It can still be wrong though. I know Elton John and others have suggested nothing would have been said had it been a man and a younger woman, in other words homophobia is at play, but it was the fact he knew him from when he was 15, in a position of authority got him a gig at ITV, then had sex with him when he was of legal age, and behind his wife's back. He said it wasn't grooming and we can only take his word for it. It just doesn't look right though.

As much as I agree that there was an element of homophobia in the reporting and coverage of PS, it doesn’t make what he did right. And I would hope there would still be public outrage and a sacking if a man of Philips age and position / power groomed a 15 year old girl, even if he waited until she was legal to have sex with her

Doughnut89 · 07/02/2025 22:50

LizzieSiddal · 07/02/2025 07:43

100%. And who was the producer of Celebrity Juice? Can’t remember his name but it was Holly Willoughby’s husband. So he encouraged the behaviour of the likes of Gino towards his own wife. 🤢
HW is a very powerful woman in ITV, yet she carried on working with this creep on This Morning. Also worked with the other creep Scofield but she denied knowing anything about that. 🤔

Holly, Philip and Gino are all awful people. I’ve worked in the industry a while and they don’t have good reputations. HW especially at the height of This Morning and Celebrity Juice was so full of herself and was so bitchy to everyone who wasn’t famous or could benefit her in some way. She knew about the creeps who she was friends with and just tried to save her own image.
Aside from grooming a young man and abusing his position of power, PS was also just a nasty piece of work who was rude to everyone

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2025 21:42

tothelefttotheleft · 07/02/2025 21:24

But Fred still works with men that are known creeps.

I am disappointed to see that he posted today about his new kitchen but is keeping quiet about GDC. Particularly as he is the father of a daughter.

Aworldofmyown · 07/02/2025 21:27

I watched a live cooking show with him in. He was vile. I've never watched anything with him in again.

tothelefttotheleft · 07/02/2025 21:24

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2025 20:59

@HarrietsweetHarriet I have a lot of love for Fred. His reaction to his daughter winning a medal at the Olympics had me 😭.

But Fred still works with men that are known creeps.

JenniferBooth · 07/02/2025 21:01

Tomatocutwithazigzagedge · 06/02/2025 19:58

I remember him being on I'm a Celebrity.

He admitted he had ignored his wife on two occasions for 24 hours, because she burped. He said if she broke wind in front of him, he'd divorce her.

Ever since then I thought he was a pathetic, controlling twat.

Reminds me of that Sex and the City episode where Carrie is mortified cos she farts in front of Big
Even Big (yes i know hes fictional) says so what youre human.

Gino doesnt see women as human.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 07/02/2025 20:59

@HarrietsweetHarriet I have a lot of love for Fred. His reaction to his daughter winning a medal at the Olympics had me 😭.

HarrietsweetHarriet · 07/02/2025 20:39

Most personnel on Road Trip and similar shows are self employed freelancers with zero job security . Complain about anything and you don't get booked again. There are dozens waiting to take your place.
Of the three, the only one I would rescue from a fire is Fred.
I signed an NDA.
Can't say more.

ThistleTits · 07/02/2025 20:23

@HoraceCope possible super injunction in place.

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 07/02/2025 19:56

Known as Gino di fucking campio in our house, detestable fucker with the exaggerated Italian accent.

DiduAye · 07/02/2025 19:53

Never liked him jumped up PITA

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