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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Slump in Gino D'Acampo's wealth since being axed by ITV revealed as shamed chef plots new life abroad
GINO D'Acampo's earnings have dropped by over £150,000 after he was axed by ITV. The channel cut ties with him in February after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. 4 New documents filed at Companies House show net assets of £195,999 for the financial year ending in April, compared to £352,534 in 2024. The shamed chef faced a considerable loss in earnings, with cash intake of £199k - down from £704k the year before. It comes after The Sun told how the former This Morning telly cook is relaunching his brand in Australia amid his UK woes. The Italian, 48, is launching 'multiple work projects', including two new restaurants and a culinary tech platform, 11,000 miles from his Hertfordshire mansion, which is now on the market for £4.2million. Last week Gino's representative said: 'He loves Australia a lot - the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.' While Gino will keep a base in the UK, he will be spending increasing amounts of time Down Under over the next two years as he also sets up a new cookware range for the international market. A source added: 'Gino has had a fantastic career over here - and still has an incredibly loyal fanbase. 'But it's been made clear to him that TV opportunities over here are few and far between in the wake of recent allegations, and that's frustrating. 'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there. Gino D'Acampo slammed for 'highly inappropriate' cooking video as fans say 'that's disturbing and upsetting' 'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.' The source said the star will be launching two new restaurants in Australia and will split his time between there and the UK for the next two years. His wife of 22 years, Jessica, and their three children will remain in Britain. The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.' 4 4
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity chef James Martin using 'protection dog' in London after past attack
Celebrity chef James Martin has shared that he now has a 'protection dog' while in London. Posting a picture of the Belgian Malinois, the dog was wearing a harness with a label attached reading "working dog". Captioning the Instagram post, Martin simply wrote: "London", leading many to believe the chef was using the dog for protection. Earlier this year, Martin revealed that his car was attacked by a group when its windscreen was smashed in. He later added that, along with his car being attacked, two of his friends had their cars stolen while another was mugged, all in broad daylight in central London. Previously writing on his Instagram: "So in a week, two of my friends' cars got stolen, one other mate got mugged, and now I had this happen all in broad daylight, all in central London. "London is broken big time…next time I'm bringing the Mali's." Reacting to the post, one follower of Martin commented: "So sorry this has happened to you." Recommended Reading Saturday Kitchen's James Martin reveals career break to fans 'Is it a bird?' Londoners wowed as Superman spotted flying above London Gino D'Acampo reportedly 'being ditched by ITV' following allegations Martin previously shared that he would be taking a short career break after a cancer diagnosis. Sharing in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with cancer but that it would be "sorted" soon. As the chef said, "For me personally, I've been through a lot of s*** with cancer but I'm getting sorted at the end of next month. "I will be back fighting at the end of February but I'm going on a little bit of a break to get that sorted. I just wanted to say thank you for all your support and all your messages."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gino D'Acampo 'planning move to Australia' after ITV axe and £4.2 million mansion sale amid misconduct allegations
Gino D'Acampo is reportedly preparing for a fresh start in Australia as he looks to relaunch his career internationally following his exit from ITV. The celebrity chef, 48, has been at the centre of controversy in recent months after a string of allegations about inappropriate behaviour towards women. Claims he has strongly denied. Following an internal investigation, ITV pulled all of D'Acampo's shows from its upcoming schedule. Now, sources close to the star suggest he is setting his sights overseas, with plans to relocate and explore new professional opportunities down under. According to insiders, D'Acampo is 'gearing up to launch a cookware range for the international market' and is expected to take on projects based in Australia. A source told The Sun: 'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there.' 'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it,' the insider added. 'He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.' The move comes as MailOnline revealed the TV chef has listed his £4.2 million mansion in Hertfordshire for sale, further fuelling speculation that he is planning a permanent relocation. In February, D'Acampo was hit with dozens of accusations of sexually inappropriate and 'distressing' behaviour towards colleagues over the past 12 years, which he denies. Along with seven bedrooms, the Grade II listed terrace property also has six bathrooms, and the outlet reported D'Acampo and his wife Jessica recently restored the Georgian house. In May, it was reported his last remaining restaurants were saved from closure in a £5 million deal. In February, D'Acampo was accused of 'horrendous' misconduct on various TV shows in an ITV News investigation. He reportedly made lewd sexual comments to a female colleague in one alleged incident in 2011 and allegedly kissed a famous footballer's wife on the lips at a charity event in 2012. He also allegedly made 'disgusting' sexual comments about whether he would sleep with his ITV co-star Holly Willoughby or her close friend, presenter Fearne Cotton. The Road Trip star has "firmly denied" the allegations and described them as "deeply upsetting". "I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied,' he said in a statement. 'I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me."
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gino D'Acampo 'set to move to Australia for his career' as he puts £4.2million mansion up for sale - after allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Gino D'Acampo could be set to move to Australia for work, it has been reported, after his UK TV career imploded. It comes as MailOnline recently revealed the chef, 48, has put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale after he was axed from ITV amid a string of accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women - which he has denied. ITV subsequently pulled all of Gino's shows from its upcoming schedules after the accusations were revealed in an investigation. However, sources have now said he is gearing up to launch a 'cookware range for the international market' and is set to take on projects in Australia. A source told The Sun: 'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there.' They added: 'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.' MailOnline has contacted Gino D'Acampo's representative for comment. Last month, Gino put his £4.2million Hertfordshire mansion up for sale, MailOnline revealed. He listed the Grade II listed seven-bedroom Georgian property after having overseen a huge restoration project with wife Jessica. The couple, who share three children Luciano, 23, Rocco, 20, and Mia, 13, also have a property in Sardinia, where Jessica recently hosted a get-together among her female pals. The decision to put their family home on the market also comes after Gino's restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million before going into administration. A source told MailOnline: 'Gino's had a tough time lately so selling the family home will also add to the sadness. 'Himself and Jessica put so much work into turning the property into their dream home.' The end of terrace property has six bathrooms, a giant kitchen/breakfast room and a living area featuring a grand piano next to a spectator Georgian fireplace. Gino has previously pictured himself playing guitar in the room in front of the roaring fire. The 4,720 sq ft property also includes period features typical of houses of its era including fireplaces in eight of the rooms, tall ceilings with roses, original ornate cornices and large shuttered windows which flood the rooms with natural light. The garden is also perfect for entertaining, featuring an outdoor kitchen, mains gas bbq, heated gazebo and a Jacuzzi with led lighting system and sound connection. There is also a garden studio currently used as a cinema room and a gym. Earlier this year, an ITV investigation found there were multiple claims of 'unacceptable,' 'distressing' and 'horrendous' treatment while working with Gino over more than 12 years. It was also claimed ITV ignored complaints over the star's 'inappropriate' towards his colleagues, which included 'vile' and 'sexist' comments made towards Holly Willoughby in 2018. He told ITV News he 'firmly denied' all the allegations, which he called 'deeply upsetting. Gino admitted he and wife Jessica have their own lives and often spend prolonged periods of time apart during their free time. Jessica has yet to comment on Gino's sex scandal, but he's still included in the bio on her Isnatheam account, in which she describes herself as 'the wife of a funny little Italian, mother to the greatest kids on the planet, friends with so many people, so I'm a pretty lucky lady.' Gino said his time away from work is carefully balanced so he can be alone - something he claims helps strengthen his marriage. He told heat: 'I think it's not only important to spend quality time with my family, but I also strongly believe in spending time alone. You discover new things about yourself and you have time to think, which is something that people don't do often enough. 'Everybody's always so busy and alone time is super-important for my marriage.' He added: 'Jessica and I have been together for 31 years, we have three children, and we never have problems, because we have our own lives away from one another.' Gino met his wife as a teenager, while working at Sylvester Stallone's Mambo King restaurant in Marbella - where he served as Head Chef. They married in 2002 and renewed their vows in 2021, but the Italian star refutes the idea that time spent apart could lead to affairs. Speaking to OK! Magazine, he explained: 'You need to balance your married life with your 'single life''. 'I can be away for a month and I will talk to my wife once a week for about 20 minutes. Then, when I come back, we can talk about it all.'
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Shamed I'm A Celeb star to start new life abroad as he puts £4.2m mansion up for sale as UK TV opportunities ‘get fewer'
UNDER-fire TV chef Gino D'Acampo is set to start a new life Down Under. The 48-year-old is launching 'multiple work projects' in Australia — five months after ITV cut ties with with the former This Morning favourite, following allegations of inappropriate behaviour while making shows. 6 6 6 The Italian cook is launching projects including two new restaurants and a culinary tech platform, 11,000 miles from his Hertfordshire mansion — now on the market for £4.2million. Last night, Gino's representative said: 'He loves Australia a lot — the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.' While Gino will keep a base in the UK, he will be spending increasing amounts of time Down Under over the next two years as he also sets up a new cookware range for the international market. A source added: 'Gino has had a fantastic career over here — and still has an incredibly loyal fanbase. 'But it's been made clear to him that TV opportunities over here are few and far between in the wake of recent allegations, and that's frustrating. 'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there. 'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.' The source said the star will be launching two new restaurants in Australia and will split his time between there and the UK for the next two years. His wife of 22 years, Jessica, and their three children will remain in Britain. Gino D'Acampo scandal deepens as it's revealed he made 'vile' sex slurs about Holly Willoughby - but ITV 'ignored' it The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.' Gino is understood to be looking at properties in Melbourne, which he visited during his 2019 Aussie Escapes tour. He won ITV's I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here in the Australian jungle in 2009. The decision to sell-up comes after his restaurant empire racked up debts of £7.3million and went into administration before a buyer was found. A source says he has bought a new house in the UK. Last year, The Sun revealed Gino had been put on a language and behavioural course by concerned ITV bosses. And earlier this year an ITV investigation found there were multiple claims of 'unacceptable', 'distressing' and 'horrendous' behaviour against him, dating back 12 years. It was also claimed ITV ignored complaints over the star's 'inappropriate' treatment of colleagues, which included sexist comments made towards former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby in 2018. He was also edged out of Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after refusing to sign a morality clause. Gino has firmly denied all the allegations against him. 6 6 6
