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Gino D'Acampo to Relocate to Australia, Establishing New Ventures Amid ITV Partnership Termination

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Rumors are swirling that celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo, 48, is planning a substantial move to Australia, where he will establish multiple businesses, including restaurants and a technology platform. This move follows ITV's decision to sever ties with D'Acampo amid allegations of misconduct. D'Acampo has denied all accusations, but has stated that TV opportunities in the UK are limited, prompting him to explore new horizons. The chef has a history with Australia, having won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2009 and successfully touring the country in 2019. His relocation is expected to be a full-time move, with his wife and three children initially staying in the UK.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gino D'Acampo is reportedly relocating to Australia, establishing two dining establishments, a kitchenware collection, and a technology platform.
  • D'Acampo's move is due to ITV's termination of their partnership, following allegations of misconduct.
  • The chef has denied all accusations and stated that TV opportunities in the UK are limited.
  • D'Acampo has a history with Australia, having won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in 2009 and touring the country in 2019.
  • His wife and three children are initially staying in the UK, but may relocate if the move is successful.
  • D'Acampo has put his £4.2 million Hertfordshire abode on the market and owns another property in the UK.
  • His restaurant chain entered administration owing £7.3 million.

Statistics:

  • 48: the age of Gino D'Acampo
  • 2: the number of dining establishments D'Acampo is reportedly opening in Australia
  • £7.3 million: the amount debt D'Acampo's restaurant chain entered administration owing
  • £4.2 million: the price of D'Acampo's Hertfordshire abode, which is on the market
  • 3: the number of children D'Acampo has
  • 2018: the year D'Acampo made unsuitable remarks to This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby
  • 2009: the year D'Acampo won I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here in Australia

Sources:

  • The Mirror
  • ITV News
  • The Sun
  • D'Acampo's spokesperson
  • A source close to the celebrity chef
  • The Sun (again, as the same source was cited)
  • Getty Images (image credit)

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