Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo, best known for his appearances on This Morning and other TV shows, has been accused of inappropriate behavior at a 2012 charity event. 

The 48-year-old Italian TV personality is facing a series of allegations related to sexually inappropriate actions and distressing behavior on various TV sets over the past 12 years. 

D’Acampo has strongly denied these accusations, calling them “ludicrous” and “deeply upsetting.”

The most recent allegations stem from an incident at a black-tie charity event held at Stoke City Football Club in 2012. 

According to a witness, D’Acampo allegedly kissed the wife of a well-known footballer on the lips in front of her husband and a crowd of guests. 

The witness described the moment as both shocking and uncomfortable, claiming that D’Acampo unexpectedly grabbed the woman’s face and kissed her without any warning.

The situation reportedly left the woman visibly stunned, with the audience reacting in a mix of gasps and laughter. D’Acampo is said to have joked about the incident, telling the crowd, “You know why I did that, ladies and gentlemen? Because I fing can,” before adding to the footballer, “You want to fing kill me right now, don’t you?”

The source revealed that the footballer’s wife appeared uncomfortable and shocked by the kiss, while her husband seemed stunned and not pleased with the situation. Despite their apparent discomfort, the witness believes the couple felt they had no choice but to let the incident slide due to the public nature of the event.

Another person who witnessed the incident described feeling “deeply uncomfortable” and expressed concern for how the footballer’s wife must have felt in that moment. This witness also criticized the audience’s reaction, noting how easily many of the attendees seemed to dismiss or even celebrate D’Acampo’s behavior, which they saw as an act of arrogance and entitlement.

At the time of the alleged incident, Gino D’Acampo was gaining popularity for his bold and often outlandish behavior on TV shows like Celebrity Juice. His antics, which often pushed boundaries, were part of his public persona. However, this recent revelation has sparked fresh concern about his conduct in both professional and public settings.

D’Acampo’s spokesperson has responded to the allegations, asserting that while the chef did kiss the woman in question, the suggestion that the action was non-consensual is “ludicrous” and strongly denied. The spokesperson emphasized that D’Acampo would never engage in behavior that was forceful or inappropriate in any way.

These accusations come amidst a broader investigation into D’Acampo’s behavior on various TV productions. Last week, ITV News aired a report detailing numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct by the celebrity chef. D’Acampo has faced claims from female colleagues about aggressive and sexually inappropriate comments, including one incident in 2011 where he allegedly made a crude remark about a female colleague. He has also been accused of making sexually suggestive comments about ITV co-stars, including Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, which have been described as “disgusting” by some sources.

In response to the ongoing accusations, D’Acampo has firmly denied the allegations, stating that he was never made aware of these issues until now. He expressed his shock and upset, maintaining that he would never do anything to upset or distress anyone. “I do not recognize the version of events being put to me,” he said, emphasizing that such behavior is not in his nature.

While D’Acampo’s career continues, these allegations have raised questions about the impact of his behavior on those around him. As more people come forward with accounts of his actions, it remains to be seen how the public and his employers will respond to the ongoing controversy. The claims of inappropriate behavior are being taken seriously, with some questioning how such conduct could have gone unnoticed for so long in an industry that prides itself on maintaining a respectful and professional environment.

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