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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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Orino · 06/02/2025 20:17

HoraceCope · 06/02/2025 19:26

In 1998, D'Acampo was convicted of burgling singer Paul Young's London home, and served two years in prison. D'Acampo has apologised to Young, who accepted and suggested that D'Acampo could invite him to dinner in his restaurant.[26]

that is awful

Edited

I’ve never watched him because of this. Paul Young has been so dignified about it. How is it with all the people wanting a chance on tv, this person gets one?

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

Trumptonagain · 06/02/2025 20:09

Pebbles16 · 06/02/2025 18:58

Yes, another "beloved" presenter who is yet to be outed. I don't particularly want to be sued.

Why would you he sued if you have 100% proof?

TheDowagerCountessofPembroke · 06/02/2025 20:06

HoraceCope · 06/02/2025 18:47

this is click bait
why on earth didnt you put his name

The name is in the link.

Pebbles16 · 06/02/2025 20:05

Ezlo · 06/02/2025 20:02

I'm not surprised by gordon. He seems like a lovely and genuine man from what I've seen beyond the hells kitchen persona.

Loves his family. Sat next to him once at an event and he was obsessed with Jamie Oliver's success, a tad insecure - yes, I've worked with a lot of chefs.

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Ezlo · 06/02/2025 20:02

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 06/02/2025 18:51

This doesn't even surprise me tbh

He already has a criminal conviction, no? What's a little misogyny to boot

He's funny at times but seems like he has small man syndrome.

When I watched Gordon gino and Fred, it seemed to me that Gordon was careful around him, something in the way he'd look at him. Defo me overthinking there but, not surprised

I'm not surprised by gordon. He seems like a lovely and genuine man from what I've seen beyond the hells kitchen persona.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 20:02

Lorelaigilmore88 · 06/02/2025 19:59

Agree with this. Totally not surprised.
Hes a cocky little shit. He was so annoying on this morning with his fake mispronunciation and making things lewd even at 10am.

And Holly and Phil falling about fake laughing like it was the funniest thing they'd ever heard. 🙄.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 20:01

The only thing that surprises me about this one is that it's taken so long for anything to come out.

Lorelaigilmore88 · 06/02/2025 19:59

ColinOfficeTrolley · 06/02/2025 18:56

Not surprised in the least. He is a cocky, horrid little turd.

Agree with this. Totally not surprised.
Hes a cocky little shit. He was so annoying on this morning with his fake mispronunciation and making things lewd even at 10am.

LBFseBrom · 06/02/2025 19:58

That is dreadful, I had absolutely no idea about him, always thought he was pleasant, fun, very much a family man. Just goes to show you never can tell. People like that hide in plain sight. I'm appalled.

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.

SnowdropPancake · 06/02/2025 19:55

What?! Gino D'Acampo - that stand up guy?

The one who robbed Paul Young's house while Paul's wife was dying, pissed on the rug and left cigarette butts all over.

No way he's a wrong un. Never would have guessed it.

Beaverbridge · 06/02/2025 19:50

Another one, it's never ending with these creeps. OH always said he gave off creepy vibes. Wonder who's next?.

Pebbles16 · 06/02/2025 19:50

JandamiHash · 06/02/2025 19:24

I once met Gino at a food event and he stuck his hand up my skirt. So pleased it’s coming to light now that hat he’s like

@JandamiHash So sorry

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MarkingBad · 06/02/2025 19:49

@Pebbles16
This I absolutely agree with, Ah the rampant chefs with their sexy personas.

😆😆😆

Yep that's their opinion!

@JandamiHash

Yep.
I started waitressing at 15 in an upmarket restaurant and was getting passes made to me by chefs in their 30’s

That's awful, some of these people are utterly disgusting.

My brother had a career in hospitality and had endless opportunities to climb the corporate ladder had he consented to various managers demands.

When I was at college I did some banqueting work at the hotel he worked. In one night learned to wear a very tight just below knee length skirt and keep moving forwards. Whenever I changed my clothes to go out on the evening the various little notes of phone, name, cock size, and room numbers were like confetti and that was on top of the fondling and comments. When you are holding a very hot tray of food the last thing you need is someone trying to run their hand up your inner thigh.

TulipTuesday · 06/02/2025 19:42

I always hated the way his slimy personality was encouraged on Celebrity Juice.
The programme was amusing at times but when he was on it the sexual comments certainly got worse and I felt it was somehow more accepted due to his accent.

lifeonmars100 · 06/02/2025 19:41

SpringBunnyHopHop · 06/02/2025 19:39

I’m not surprised. I’m more surprised it’s taken this long for stories to come out.

I doubt he sounds like the accent he uses too, always came across as fake.

I once (and only once!) bought one of his pasta meals in Asda because it was reduced and it was bloody vile.

whynotwhatknot · 06/02/2025 19:41

sorry someone put their penis on someones head?

lifeonmars100 · 06/02/2025 19:39

Youcanttakeanelephantonthebus · 06/02/2025 19:11

I have a feeling he will get out of any accusations unscathed because he can blame it on a 'cheeky' persona.

Or that he has a diagnoisis, apparently Kanye West has announced that he has been diagnosed with autism.

SpringBunnyHopHop · 06/02/2025 19:39

I’m not surprised. I’m more surprised it’s taken this long for stories to come out.

I doubt he sounds like the accent he uses too, always came across as fake.

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 06/02/2025 19:37

JandamiHash · 06/02/2025 19:24

I once met Gino at a food event and he stuck his hand up my skirt. So pleased it’s coming to light now that hat he’s like

Oh 🥺 sorry x

HoraceCope · 06/02/2025 19:36

Never liked his “cheeky chappy” persona and over the top accent.
me neither

Bringmeahigherlove · 06/02/2025 19:34

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.

Really good point. Every chef I had to work with was a total arsehole. Not surprised at all by this odious little wanker. Never liked his “cheeky chappy” persona and over the top accent.

lifeonmars100 · 06/02/2025 19:34

I am starting to lose track of all the creeps,perves and weirdos in the media and also in day to day life. The website of my local newspaper carries about 4 stories a week of domestic violence and sexual assault cases and they will be the tip of the iceberg.

Always thought Gino De' Campio (sp) was a slimey self-adoring creep and he made my skin crawl. I don't think that there are more men about like that these days but that finally women are started to be listed to. I was young in the 70's and 80's and you just had to put up with vile behaviour and gross comments. I can remember having to pass a building site on my way to work and the stuff that was yelled at me was filthy and that is just one example from my past.

HeyMuggie · 06/02/2025 19:32

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

There's another paedo hiding in plain sight? My God, how they even have the guts to carry on on the screen?
Hugs to you x

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