How Gino D'acampo's feud with Gordon Ramsay was sparked by 'nightmare' romance between their children

Despite both being successful TV chefs, rather than being career rivals Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo at one time seemed ilke the best of friends, even teaming up to work together on their hit ITV show Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip. However hints that their relationship was not all that it seemed date back to 2019 when Ramsay made no secret of his fury that his then-teenage daughter Tilly was dating D'Acampo's son Luciano.

Both 17 at the time, the young lovebirds made headlines after meeting on the set of their fathers' joint ITV food show, Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip, with Ramsay branding the relationship a 'nightmare'. His reservations are now thrown into a whole new light after the treasured friendship between the two men soured in recent months, with Ramsay even accused of 'throwing D'Acampo under the bus' as he battles to save his reputation amid allegations of workplace misconduct.

Indeed Ramsay, 58, has not publicly spoken out in support of his former co-star, 48, who is now facing a spate of allegations of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour made by women over a 12 year period - claims he denies. In fact, the Mail's Katie Hind reports it was Ramsay himself who raised concerns about D'Acampo's behaviour two years ago, sparking the demise of their show and, ultimately, their friendship.

How Gordon Ramsay's 'feud' with Gino D'Acampo was sparked by their children's 'nightmare' romance as he 'throws his former co-star under the bus' amid misconduct allegations (pictured on Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip). Both 17 at the time, D'Acampo's son Luciano and Ramsay's daughter Tilly started dating after meeting on the set of their fathers' joint ITV food show, Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip.

Both 17 at the time, the young lovebirds made headlines after meeting on the set of their fathers' joint ITV food show, Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip. But while Tilly seemed smitten, her father was not quite as pleased. Asked about the romance on The Jonathan Ross show, Ramsay branded the situation a 'f**king nightmare', downplaying the romance by saying they were 'just friends' before Ross quipped 'I think they're more than that', leading to laughter from the audience.

In contrast, D'Acampo was far more pleased about the budding romance, and was quick to compliment Tilly as he discussed the relationship on This Morning. 'Tilly is beautiful,' he said. 'They've known each other for a few years now. I don't really want to say a lot because it's none of my business. 'But what a great pleasure knowing my son is dating Gordon's daughter, just to really annoy him.'. Yet Ramsay had to face up to the fact his daughter and Luciano were an item when he accidentally interrupted them on a date.

The celebrity chef joked he 'felt sick' when he discovered their budding romance during a FaceTime call on his show Gordon, Gino and Fred: American Road Trip. Ramsay and D'Acampo were travelling in the car with Fred Sirieix when they video called Luciano, who revealed he was coincidentally dining at one of Gordon's restaurants, Heddon Street Kitchen. However the reason he was at the eatery soon became clear, as he panned the video to Tilly and said look who I'm here with, as she shouted: 'Hey dad!'.

A clearly unimpressed Ramsay said: 'Tilly, what are you doing Matilda!?'. While Luciano explained: 'We're on a date, we've gone for dinner.'. Ramsay jumped in and said: 'Tilly, you didn't tell me you were going to dinner with Luciano', while she cheekily replied: 'Oh sorry, I must have forgot!'. Their co-host Sirieix didn't help matters as he chimed in and said: 'Remember guys, it's okay to kiss on the first date!'.

Asked about the romance on The Jonathan Ross show, Ramsay branded the situation a 'f**king nightmare' and insisted his daughter was 'just friends' with Luciano (pictured in 2022). In contrast, D'Acampo was far more pleased about his son's budding romance, and was quick to compliment Tilly as he discussed the relationship on This Morning (pictured in 2019). Thankfully for Ramsay, the pair's romance quickly fizzled out and Tilly went on to find love at university with fellow student Henry Farrow. It's not known if Luciano is in a relationship.

Ramsay and D'Acampo continued to work together,  travelling Europe together for Gordon, Gino and Fred's Road Trip. However, D'Acampo walked away from the show in 2023 over what he claimed were 'contract complications' and their relationship appears to have cooled dramatically since. Posting on Instagram, at the time, D'Acampo said: 'I decided not to film any more Gordon, Gino and Fred Road trips. The reason is very simple – nothing to do with Gordon or Fred, the friendship is very strong'.