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Another man on TV abusing women

213 replies

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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MadeForThis · 06/02/2025 23:03

Horrible man with a totally exaggerated accent. Total fake.

Not surprised at all.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 06/02/2025 23:03

Well said @SpidersAreShitheads 👏.

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?!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 😉

AngryBird6122 · 06/02/2025 23:12

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

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 🙄.

Muttonheads · 06/02/2025 23:21

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

StrikeAlways · 06/02/2025 23:26

Trumptonagain · 06/02/2025 20:09

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

Women often don’t have 100% proof though do they. Even if there are whitenesses, there are also often NDAs

twilightermummy · 06/02/2025 23:27

He wasn't even "hiding in plain sight", he may as well have been waving a banner saying "I'm a misogynistic perv". Not surprising in the slightest. The only surprising thing in all of this is how he ever managed to climb to the top of the greasy pole in the first place.

Thingymajigii · 06/02/2025 23:27

I despise Gino. He is also a convicted burglar, and when Paul Young offered to forgive him for burgling his house if he cooked him a meal, he refused. I mean, what a tosser! and that was before this business. He has never been funny and always been sleazy and inappropriate. I wonder what Gordon, Fred and Gino got up to on those road trips.. hmmm..

Mother87 · 06/02/2025 23:33

ColinOfficeTrolley · 06/02/2025 18:56

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

Quite like that simple turn of phraseGrin

Illjusthavethebreadsticks · 06/02/2025 23:47

Another ITV darling who seems to be on everything.

Maddy70 · 07/02/2025 00:19

I feel he's made a career out of being a letch. I'm not sure he's pretended to be anything else

MaryPopcorn · 07/02/2025 00:27

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.

This nails it. ^

Costacoffeeplease · 07/02/2025 00:43

Such a dickhead. I’ve never understood why he was employed on TV and have avoided his appearances.

Why would anyone employ or watch him 🤢

Costacoffeeplease · 07/02/2025 00:44

I hope Gordon and Fred are tainted by their association and acceptance of the twat

NautilusLionfish · 07/02/2025 04:25

weatherissweetenough · 06/02/2025 19:01

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

Don't you only get sued for slander if it's not true?

It's called power.
Do you understand how many women don't report SA because of fear that they are the ones that will be destroyed? And how difficult it can be to prove something like SA and especially historical. Just look at all he powerful women Weinstein abused who didn't come forward for fear of their careers being destroyed and for fear that they couldn't prove it. It's only when a critical mass came forward that he was convicted. Same with Puff Diddy. And many other men including those with z level power

NautilusLionfish · 07/02/2025 04:32

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

Oh FO. Do you not understand why women and even men don't report abuse? Even as grown ups?
Not sure if you are being deliberately obtuse, your are an apologist for abusers, an abuser yourself or really really that naive. If it's the last, I suggest you educate yourself

JohnTheRevelator · 07/02/2025 06:22

Is there no end to it? I can't say I'm completely surprised about this one though. I've always thought there was something a bit 'off' about him.

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