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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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Muttonheads · 06/02/2025 23:21

I remember when Holy Willoughby gave him a really big wedgie on celebrity juice.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 23:18

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 06/02/2025 23:11

The not understanding/misunderstanding of words is like a throwback to the 70s comedy..Mind your language.
Cue the hilarious innuendos soooo predictable.

Exactly and it probably wasn't funny then either.

Gino: Today I'ma making lasagne, so I need a shit (sheet) of pasta.

Phil & Holly: HaHaHaHaHa Gino said a rude word. HaHaHaHa.

Audience: FFS grow up 🙄.

AngryBird6122 · 06/02/2025 23:12

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

Iloveyoubut · 06/02/2025 23:12

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 06/02/2025 18:54

😄 didn't see that on the show tbh

Was on the uncut version 😉

StrikeAlways · 06/02/2025 23:12

Samcro · 06/02/2025 18:46

For once I’m not surprised

Nor me. Not in the slightest. Another one where “at least one Production company had received multiple complaints about him” and did nothing!

Ilovefishcakes201 · 06/02/2025 23:11

suki1964 · 06/02/2025 21:51

And you are now no longer 17 and attitudes have changed

Sorry but it was you that bought it to the table

What is wrong with you? Why don’t you educate yourself on the effects of SA and why most people don’t report it.

Youngheartsalittletogetherness · 06/02/2025 23:11

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 23:06

@MadeForThis totally exaggerated accent. Total fake.

The amount of times he would claim to not know certain words was so fake. Just like Alex Baldwin's missus and her cucumber. Que?!

The not understanding/misunderstanding of words is like a throwback to the 70s comedy..Mind your language.
Cue the hilarious innuendos soooo predictable.

Porcelainpig · 06/02/2025 23:09

Not surprised. Can't wait for the axe to finally fall on Walliams, although I feel like he's so bad everyone would do their utmost to bury it all.

Totallymessed · 06/02/2025 23:07

SpidersAreShitheads · 06/02/2025 22:58

I feel a bit different about these revelations tbh. I've just been trying to work out why because normally I'm absolutely incensed by things like this and I just feel a bit underwhelmed about this one.

I think the difference is that Gino made no attempt to hide who he was. Sleazy, misogynistic, and full of himself - his personality and cocky behaviour was out there for all to see.

So I'm not sure this news story is much of a revelation really - as the comments on this thread prove. None of us are shocked. Sleazy man turns out to be sleazy. Quelle surprise.

I think I'm less outraged by Gino because it was clear who he was and what he was like. Just a nasty, seedy little man - and they're ten a penny. Rightly or wrongly, I find I get angrier at those men who are supposed to be "safe" who turn out to be just as bad. Like Gregg Wallace. Neil Gaiman. Or those in power who enable these men.

In this case, I think the real issue is that Gino continued to be booked, despite his lewd behaviour. People at the top, undoubtedly men, thought his behaviour was fine, even though it was overtly misogynistic and sexual. I find that outrageous, and while systemic and institutional misogyny is rife, we don't stand a chance at rooting these seedy little creeps out.

It's like Hydra. Cut one off and another appears.

I agree, it's the people who employed him I'm angry with. It's always been obvious what kind of man he is.

MarkingBad · 06/02/2025 23:06

swimsong · 06/02/2025 22:43

From men and women?
Pull the other one.

Yes SA from men and women

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 23:06

@MadeForThis totally exaggerated accent. Total fake.

The amount of times he would claim to not know certain words was so fake. Just like Alex Baldwin's missus and her cucumber. Que?!

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 23:03

Well said @SpidersAreShitheads 👏.

MadeForThis · 06/02/2025 23:03

Horrible man with a totally exaggerated accent. Total fake.

Not surprised at all.

SpidersAreShitheads · 06/02/2025 22:58

I feel a bit different about these revelations tbh. I've just been trying to work out why because normally I'm absolutely incensed by things like this and I just feel a bit underwhelmed about this one.

I think the difference is that Gino made no attempt to hide who he was. Sleazy, misogynistic, and full of himself - his personality and cocky behaviour was out there for all to see.

So I'm not sure this news story is much of a revelation really - as the comments on this thread prove. None of us are shocked. Sleazy man turns out to be sleazy. Quelle surprise.

I think I'm less outraged by Gino because it was clear who he was and what he was like. Just a nasty, seedy little man - and they're ten a penny. Rightly or wrongly, I find I get angrier at those men who are supposed to be "safe" who turn out to be just as bad. Like Gregg Wallace. Neil Gaiman. Or those in power who enable these men.

In this case, I think the real issue is that Gino continued to be booked, despite his lewd behaviour. People at the top, undoubtedly men, thought his behaviour was fine, even though it was overtly misogynistic and sexual. I find that outrageous, and while systemic and institutional misogyny is rife, we don't stand a chance at rooting these seedy little creeps out.

It's like Hydra. Cut one off and another appears.

swimsong · 06/02/2025 22:46

HoraceCope · 06/02/2025 18:49

but you just want us to follow your link Hmm

Well yes, obviously.
What's wrong with that?

swimsong · 06/02/2025 22:43

MarkingBad · 06/02/2025 19:13

Not just entertainment but hospitality as well is utterly rife with SA from men and women so it was almost a given that someone like him would be. If they didn't touch you up they screamed the place down if you breathed near them, you need a rhino hide to survive.

That entertainers who worked in hospitality can't keep their wretched hands to themselves is absolutely no surprise.

From men and women?
Pull the other one.

AnnabelC · 06/02/2025 22:41

sixfootoffshore · 06/02/2025 21:44

I worked with Gino .

He is arrogant , misogynistic, lazy , and unreliable .

protected for years by the fact that he drew ratings.

I couldn't watch him. Surely there were loads of people like me . I would have thought the ratings would have been better with someone else. I don't understand it.

TheFairyCaravan · 06/02/2025 22:39

Can’t say I’m surprised at this. He’s absolutely vile to women when he’s on camera so it’s obvious he’s worse behind the scenes imo.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 22:37

Ghosttofu99 · 06/02/2025 22:34

Yes. People have been rightly questioning what want on at the Beeb with Saville et al but it turns out ITV are just as bad.

Yep the knew all about Schofield too. But then when the bosses are helping them jump the queue at the Queen lying in state it does show what they're about.

Livelovebehappy · 06/02/2025 22:35

Not surprised at this one at all. His entire persona is based around innuendos.

Ghosttofu99 · 06/02/2025 22:34

MugsyBalonz · 06/02/2025 18:57

The fact it seems to be endemic in the entertainment industry suggests that these men are abusing positions of power and exploiting the dynamics of being "the star" with all the bargaining power that entails. It also suggests that production companies, bosses, management teams are failing to safeguard other employees, particularly those in more junior positions, and are failing to act on allegations. These cases always follow the same MO of the "star" being untouchable, allegations being ignored or downplayed, and the abuse being an open secret. It needs to change but it seems like none of them possess the will to make it change.

Yes. People have been rightly questioning what want on at the Beeb with Saville et al but it turns out ITV are just as bad.

Totallymessed · 06/02/2025 22:14

suki1964 · 06/02/2025 20:13

@Pebbles16

If you have been abused by anyone, you have to report it to the police

Don't be sat there hinting there's more out there, OUT them

No, she does not have to do that. Who the hell do you think you are? And sadly, times have really not changed much regarding attitudes to women reporting sexual abuse.

Totallymessed · 06/02/2025 22:11

I've never understood why he was on TV in the first place with a burglary conviction. Such a nasty crime to commit, very far from victimless.

Do TV bosses still say "lessons will be learnt"? I mean, they obviously never are.

CarefulN0w · 06/02/2025 22:11

Another one not totally shocked by this one. And OP, I'm sorry about your past experience. Too many men are rewarded for the most appalling behaviour

Motnight · 06/02/2025 22:04

suki1964 · 06/02/2025 20:13

@Pebbles16

If you have been abused by anyone, you have to report it to the police

Don't be sat there hinting there's more out there, OUT them

No, she doesn't.

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