Gino D’Acampo Ousted From ‘Gordon, Gino, and Fred’ Over Alleged ‘Inappropriate Behaviour’
Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has reportedly been fired from the popular ITV show “Gordon, Gino, and Fred: Road Trip” following claims of inappropriate behaviour.
The news broke on The Sun’s Twitter account on December 6, 2024. The claim centres around D’Acampo allegedly refusing to sign a morality clause in his contract, a clause that dictates acceptable conduct for the individual involved.
What is a Morality Clause?
A morality clause is a contractual provision that requires an individual to maintain a certain level of behaviour that upholds the reputation and image of the party they’re contractually obligated to. If the individual engages in actions that tarnish their public image, the other party has the right to terminate the contract.
The Sun’s Allegations
Gino D’Acampo ousted by ITV amid inappropriate behaviour claims pic.twitter.com/bQqs4Mvwma
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 6, 2024
According to The Sun, ITV has placed D’Acampo, 48, on a language and conduct course following concerns about his behaviour. The publication reports that crew members on D’Acampo’s show “Emission Impossible with Fred Sirieix” allegedly needed counselling after he was accused of making inappropriate jokes while on set.
“Whilst Gino is very well-liked by some, he has fallen out with many,” a source told The Sun. “He loves a party and, ultimately, refused to sign the morality clause in his contract which would keep him on the straight and narrow. This was the final straw and the decision was made to part ways.”
The source further alleged that D’Acampo, who routinely jokes about his Scottish sporran (the pocket on a kilt), calls it “Justin Beaver” and often flashes it at people on set.
itv’s official statement reads: “We made our position clear following the outcome of our KC Review last year after which we said, ‘We are completely committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated with respect and feels able to give of their best.’ Our promise to those we work with is that where a complaint is made, or serious concerns raised, we will always investigate and if we find that something inappropriate has happened, we will take action.”
This news comes as a surprise to many fans of the popular travel show. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Gino D’Acampo and his career.
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