ITV presenter Gino D’Acampo has denied “dozens of allegations of inappropriate behaviour” dating back over a period of 12 years.
The Guardian newspaper reports that the Italian chef, who found fame in the UK working as a judge and later presenter of cookery and game shows on ITV, has “firmly denied” allegations in a statement made to ITV News, saying such acts were “simply not in my nature.”
ITV News previously investigated the allegations of misconduct made against him, with behaviour described as “unacceptable” and “distressing” by claimants.
While the investigation continues, reruns of D’Acampo’s old shows have been pulled…