Gino D’Acampo returns to filming amid ITV ‘misconduct’ storm as TV chef teases ‘can’t wait for you to see it’
Embattled TV chef Gino D’Acampo has made a return to filming a new on-screen project after facing allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour.
The 48-year-old Italian has seen his previous TV projects shelved and replaced on ITV’s schedules since the accusations surfaced.
D’Acampo faces allegations from multiple women he has worked with over a 12-year period.
The claims include incidents of sexually inappropriate comments and behaviour, which he has vehemently denied.
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D’Acampo has remained active on social media since the allegations were made, sharing cooking videos and promoting his various business measures.
However, the Italian now appears to be returning to larger scale filming.
“What a fantastic experience in Ireland working on a new series… I can’t wait for you guys to see it… p.s Happy St Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪! GDx,” he wrote alongside a carousel of behind-the-scenes pics.
In the shots, D’Acampo is dressed as a car mechanic, sporting blue overalls while smeared with oil and soot, and working in a cluttered garage.
The TV personality can be seen reaching into a car engine with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth.
In other shots, D’Acampo is stood with two other men looking intently at the display of a camera fitted with a mic.
The 48-year-old is also pictured with the men holding stacks of white paper, appearing deep in conversation.
Michael Benson, the cinematographer for the project, wrote in the comments: “It was an absolute pleasure working with you on this production Gino”
Benson wrote in his own Instagram post: “When Gino shared photos for St. Patrick’s day of the time he was shooting on a Production here in Ireland, directed by Anthony LaPusata and I had the pleasure of being DOP on the project.”
“This was a fun shoot and Gino was an absolute gentleman to work with,” he added.
GB News has contacted Gatton Studios and D’Acampo’s representative for further information.
Several women made allegations against D’Acampo in an ITV News investigation in February.
In a statement, lawyers for D’Acampo told ITV that he rejected the claims. The chef considers some of the allegations aired to be a “fabricated work of fiction.”
D’Acampo previously stated: “I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied.
“I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature.”
He added: “I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career.”
The star called the suggestion he acted inappropriately “deeply upsetting.”