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ITV has found itself in the midst of a serious controversy involving renowned television chef Gino D'Acampo. The celebrated Italian chef stands accused of inappropriate behaviour towards a

female colleague over five years.

Speaking to The Sun, a source close to the former employee claimed the woman, who collaborated with Gino during his time as the resident chef on the flagship morning television show This

Morning from 2006 to 2011, as well as on Saturday Cooks, formally lodged her complaint with ITV executives last week.

The woman's decision to speak out reportedly comes after numerous allegations surfaced against BBC’s MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, prompting a broader examination of conduct within the

television industry.

The situation has raised alarms about workplace conduct in the entertainment sector and the challenges of addressing misconduct allegations.

Express.co.uk has contacted representatives from ITV and Gino for comments regarding the recent allegations.

As of Saturday, Gino has not publicly responded to these allegations. However, he did share an explicit trailer for his upcoming ITV show on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

In Gino and Fred: Emission Impossible, Gino and his co-host Fred embark on an adventurous eco-friendly tour through the stunning landscapes of Austria and Croatia.

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According to reports from The Sun, this new series is set to premiere on ITV on December 16 and 17, promising a blend of adventure, culinary experiences, and environmental awareness.

But it comes after Gino exited Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after reportedly declining to sign a morality clause.

A morality clause is a contractual provision that requires individuals to adhere to certain standards of conduct. It grants the other party the right to terminate the contract if the

individual’s behavior is deemed to harm the reputation or image of the other party involved.

The TV star has also reportedly been put on a language and behavioural course by concerned executives.

A statement from ITV read: "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.”

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