In a dramatic exposé of backstage culture, Melanie Sykes has claimed that Gino D’Acampo was “pleased with himself” following an off-screen incident, intensifying calls for reform within the television industry. The 55-year-old presenter, who quit TV after a turbulent stint alongside ex-MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, has been vocal about her experiences working with D’Acampo on ITV’s daytime show Let’s Do Lunch with Gino & Mel from 2011 to 2014.
Melanie’s comments come amidst a series of allegations against D’Acampo that have spanned over 12 years. The chef and TV personality has been accused of inappropriate behavior by multiple sources, although he firmly denies the claims. Melanie has not held back in her critique of the industry’s culture, urging TV bosses to take responsibility and remove individuals who contribute to a sexist environment. “Celebrity Juice was an abomination, the industry creates monsters,” she declared on her YouTube channel, referring to the platform where D’Acampo was a regular, as reported by the Mirror.
