TV chef Gino D'Acampo has removed his £4.2 million Hertfordshire mansion from the market, according to reports. The Grade II listed seven-bedroom Georgian property had been put up for sale last week as the star faced allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour, which he strongly denies.
The 48-year-old Italian presenter, who was dropped from ITV's programming in February following an investigation that uncovered dozens of allegations from former staff and freelancers, has been battling to save his TV career. He has since announced plans to return to television with a new travelogue to be filmed later this year.
A source told MailOnline: 'Gino's had a tough time lately so selling the family home will also add to the sadness. Himself and Jessica put so much work into turning the property into their dream home.' The family, including wife Jessica and their three children, had overseen a huge restoration project before the sale was halted.
In a statement to ITV News, D'Acampo said: 'I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied. I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature.' He added that he has been 'repeatedly supported by executives at the highest level' and commissioned on prime-time programmes during the period in question.
