Gino D’Acampo is reportedly preparing for a fresh start in Australia as he looks to relaunch his career internationally following his exit from ITV.
The celebrity chef, 48, has been at the centre of controversy in recent months after a string of allegations about inappropriate behaviour towards women. Claims he has strongly denied.
Following an internal investigation, ITV pulled all of D’Acampo’s shows from its upcoming schedule.
Now, sources close to the star suggest he is setting his sights overseas, with plans to relocate and explore new professional opportunities down under.
According to insiders, D’Acampo is “gearing up to launch a cookware range for the international market” and is expected to take on projects based in Australia.
A source told The Sun: “While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he’s a pragmatist and knows it’s time for new adventures.
“He’s been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there.”
“He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it,” the insider added. “He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.”
The move comes as MailOnline revealed the TV chef has listed his £4.2 million mansion in Hertfordshire for sale, further fuelling speculation that he is planning a permanent relocation.
In February, D’Acampo was hit with dozens of accusations of sexually inappropriate and “distressing” behaviour towards colleagues over the past 12 years, which he denies.
Along with seven bedrooms, the Grade II listed terrace property also has six bathrooms, and the outlet reported D’Acampo and his wife Jessica recently restored the Georgian house.
In May, it was reported his last remaining restaurants were saved from closure in a £5 million deal.
In February, D’Acampo was accused of “horrendous” misconduct on various TV shows in an ITV News investigation.
He reportedly made lewd sexual comments to a female colleague in one alleged incident in 2011 and allegedly kissed a famous footballer’s wife on the lips at a charity event in 2012.
He also allegedly made “disgusting” sexual comments about whether he would sleep with his ITV co-star Holly Willoughby or her close friend, presenter Fearne Cotton.
The Road Trip star has "firmly denied" the allegations and described them as "deeply upsetting".
"I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied,” he said in a statement.
“I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature. I do not recognise the version of events being put to me."
