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Gino D'Acampo reportedly left a dancer humiliated by suggesting she join him and co-star Fred Sirieix in a threesome while filming their latest ITV series Emission Impossible - amid fresh claims bosses ignored complaints about the star's behaviour.
The TV chef, 48, has been rocked by 'over 40' allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour over a 12-year period - claims which he denies, saying he finds them deeply distressing.
In the new clip, obtained by The Sun, which was filmed in October 2023 but did not air, Italian Gino and Frenchman Fred ventured to Austria where they were taught traditional dancing.
According to the publication the married chef repeatedly quizzed the female dancer if she 'prefers Italian or French' men, despite her insisting she had a boyfriend.
Later Gino allegedly pretended to slap his co-star's genitals while they performed the routine before asking the dancer: 'Why don't you just have a threesome.'
'No' she replied firmly, before asking the audience: 'Everybody happy?'.
Gino D'Acampo left a dancer humiliated by suggesting she join him and co-star Fred Sirieix in a threesome while filming their latest ITV series Emission Impossible
In the clip, obtained by The Sun , which was filmed in October 2023 but did not air, Italian Gino and Frenchman Fred ventured to Austria where they were taught traditional dancing
The TV chef, 48, has been rocked by 'over 40' allegations of sexually inappropriate and intimidating behaviour over a 12-year period - claims which he denies, saying he finds them deeply distressing (L-R) Fred Sirieix and Gino D'Acampo
To which the dancer once again hit back: 'Not me', the exchange reportedly led to the family dance troupe complaining to the series' production company.
A source said: 'The show was subject to a number of complaints from contributors and crew. These were escalated to ITV when filming was halted after a week on location in Austria.
'This was supposedly due to Gino's ill health. But there were already concerns about his behaviour when the shoot was pulled'.
'You can see in the video that the dancers are visibly uncomfortable during filming and Gino made a number of sexually inappropriate comments to them.'
It comes amid new claims that complaints were made about Gino's behaviour on TV productions at least six times between 2018 and 2023.
According to ITV News one woman, who's has not been identified, worked with the chef in 2021 and branded him 'very aggressive'.
She said: 'I'd describe it as bullying and abuse of power' claiming she was left terrified by him while filming in Italy.
'He picked up each piece of kit he didn't want and chucked it on the ground in front of the crew, so that I had to go pick it up. One piece at a time. It was really degrading'.
According to reports the married chef repeatedly quizzed the female dancer if she 'prefers Italian or French' men, despite her insisting she had a boyfriend.
Later when Gino pretended to slap his co-star's genitals while they performed the routine before asking the dancer: 'Why don't you just have a threesome'
The woman said she made a complaint about his behaviour to a senior member of Studio Ramsay, Gordon Ramsay's production company, who was in charge of filming.
MailOnline have contacted Gino's reps, ITV and Studio Ramsay for further comment.
Meanwhile Fred reportedly made a public show of support for Gino amid and reportedly liked his latest Instagram post on Sunday, according to The Mirror - which no longer appears on the post.
Gino posted a video of his meet and greet with fans at an Asda store where he flogged his cook book.
MailOnline have contacted Fred's representatives for a comment.
But before the news broke Gino and Jessica, who share sons Luciano, 22, Rocco, 19, and 12-year-old Mia, were enjoying a rollicking outing with co-star Fred, 53.
In the clip shared to Instagram all three beamed and giggled as they entered the event with Gino joking his wife had 'chosen the wrong foreigner' as she held hands with French man Fred.
It is understood the Italian chef was secretly ditched from Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip after refusing to sign a morality clause in his contract that would have allowed ITV to sack him if his behaviour on set was problematic.
While Fred continues to show support for his pal Gino, Gordon Ramsay has stayed silent amid the furore.
For a time, celebrity chefs Gordan, Fred and Gino appeared to be the best of friends, travelling around Europe together for their hit ITV show Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip.
Gino walked away from the show in 2023 over what he claimed were 'contract complications' and the relationship appears to have cooled dramatically since.
Posting on Instagram at the time, he said: 'I decided not to film any more Gordon, Gino and Fred Road trips. The reason is very simple – nothing to do with Gordon or Fred, the friendship is very strong'.
He added: 'Because contracts start to become very complicated and very stressful, I personally value the friendship with Gordon and Fred so much that I would rather the friendship than arguments with the contract.
Meanwhile Fred reportedly made a public show of support for Gino amid and reportedly liked his latest Instagram post on Sunday - which no longer appears on the post
The French chef reportedly liked Gino's latest Instagram post on Sunday, which no longer appears on the post
'So I have decided not to do it anymore because I want to be friends with the boys for many, many years ahead.'
Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip began in 2018, and the first season saw the trio exploring their native homelands of Italy, France and Scotland.
In 2020, they headed to America followed by a trip to Greece in 2021 and then Spain in 2023 – as well as finding time for three Christmas specials.
However, The Sun reported that an 'ITV insider' said that the split actually came due to a series of demands made by Gino to the production company Studio Ramsay, of which Gordon Ramsay is the co-founder and CEO.
The insider reportedly said: 'Contrary to popular belief, the row wasn’t over money — all three men get paid exactly the same.
'Instead, Gino, who loves a party, wanted all sorts of caveats put into his contract around working hours so that he could effectively stay up late and have a bit of a lie-in before filming. He doesn’t like early starts — and made that clear.
'He also didn’t want to work more than six months of the year which, given the tight schedules they all have, was never going to be practical.'
In the immediate aftermath of Gino's departure, Gordon voiced his frustrations with his co-stars, telling Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews' podcast Big Fish that they made him 'look good' with their nonchalant attitudes.
The Hell's Kitchen star said: 'They are great, they are wonderful, fantastic, incredible pain in the ar**s. They're so f***ing lazy, they make me look good.
'An hour in Gino wants an espresso, or he wants his eyebrows plucked, ninety minutes in, Fred's missing his croissant and his eyeliner.
He added: 'So we do get on, but three or four days in it's like, "Move over, I want more room in the bed", or, "Can we have a break?" They don't work hard."'
ITV is under pressure to cut ties with Gino after the TV presenter was accused of 'sexually inappropriate' behaviour spanning 12 years.
Women's groups have slammed the 48-year-old amid claims he used sexualised and aggressive language on sets including Gino's Italian Express, Gordon, Gino And Fred's Road Trip, and Emission Impossible.
An investigation by ITV News found 'dozens' of allegations of misconduct against the chef during filming, with his behaviour described as 'unacceptable' and 'distressing' by his accusers.
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