‘We live in a world where everyone is offended by everything’ said the presenter. Jeremy Clarkson has hit out at cancel culture as he defended presenters Gino D’Acampo, Gregg Wallace, Phillip Schofield and Wynne Evans. The TV personalities have been at the centre of controversy as reports of “inappropriate behaviour” emerged. Their work has been intermittently affected by the claims, with shows removed and presenters replaced. They have all denied any wrongdoing.
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TV chef D’Acampo, 48, was the latest to find himself at the centre of a firestorm after ITV News reported dozens of allegations against him, describing “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” behaviour over a 12-year period. He has vehemently denied all claims, with sources suggesting he was encouraged to adopt a “cheeky chappie” persona by bosses. “So that’s him done for. One word out of place and it’s over and out for the poor chap.”.
He continued: “Others to have become pariahs in recent times are Gino D’Acampo, that man from the Go Compare adverts, Philip Schofield and Gregg Wallace. “It’s getting to the point where, soon, only Monty Don will be left.”. Clarkson insisted that the men had done nothing “illegal”. “We are not talking here about kiddy-fiddlers or international terrorists,” he continued. “None of them is accused of doing something illegal. They just said something or did something which someone found offensive.
“And that's that. It doesn't even have to be a current misdemeanour. There’s no trial. No chance to mount a defence. They’re just out. On the scrapheap.”. Clarkson added that the type of personalities who are drawn to fame are usually “the show-offs” and “the life and soul of the party” adding they are people “who’ll do pretty much anything to get a laugh”. Being forced to live in obscurity following a damaged reputation does not come without its downsides, he said, “because if you go to the shops or to the pub or even the park, you know people are going to stare at you and maybe even say something unpleasant”.
