This Morning's viewers are convinced that a past MasterChef winner will be unveiled as Gino D'Acampo's potential "replacement". The rumour mill started churning after the celebrity chef found himself at the centre of allegations of "sexually inappropriate" conduct. ITV News has reported that Gino faces numerous accusations describing his behaviour as "unacceptable", "distressing", and "horrendous" over more than a decade. The 48-year-old has robustly refuted these claims, stating they are "deeply upsetting".
With an investigation confirmed by ITV News, fans have taken to social media to speculate about who could fill Gino's spot on This Morning. Since 2009, Gino has been a staple on the show, whipping up culinary delights, but his recent absence hasn't slipped past viewers. Some are suggesting that someone has already stealthily assumed his role. We've reached out to ITV for additional comments. On X – the platform formerly known as Twitter – there's a buzz among ITV fans that Vito Coppola, the Strictly Come Dancing sstar who clinched the Celebrity MasterChef title in 2024, has "quietly" stepped into Gino's shoes.
One viewer sparked the conversation with: "Are they quietly replacing Gino with Vito? #thismorning," while another echoed the thought, tweeting: "Looks like #ThisMorning have replaced Gino," reports Wales Online. Amid speculation on social media, one viewer remarked: "Gino's been replaced already then #thismorning.". Another person highlighted the TV chef's absence, questioning: "Where's Gino D'Acampo this morning".
Vito's recent success in the MasterChef kitchen drew ITV producers' attention, prompting his October debut on This Morning with his Nonna's cherished recipe. Vito shared with viewers that pasta ala norma is a staple Sunday dish whipped up by his mum at home. Before gracing the show, he candidly admitted to his fans, "This is the first time for me cooking live, I will go with the flow.". Post-performance, he was met with viewers' praise, with one fan writing on social media: "I'm only here for Vito," and another urging: "Please make Vito a regular. He brings such joy and innocent passion.".
Someone else chimed in on X:, "I could listen to Vito talk all day.". A TV insider previously linked to Gino stepped forward following the revelations about Gregg Wallace in November 2024, reports The Sun. A source srevealed: "She worked [with Gino] for five years. She has come forward after being spurred on by the Gregg Wallace scandal and the comment he made about his accusers being middle-class women of a certain age.".
