Fred Sirieix and ITV were “blindsided” by pal Gino D'Acampo quitting their hugely popular show after furious row over contracts, according to reports.
The TV chef broke the news he won't be returning to Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip yesterday.
He quit in a bid to protect his friendship with his co-stars following a “stressful” row over “complicated” contracts, but insisted his relationship with Gordan Ramsay and Fred remains "very strong".
