But with ITV pulling Gino's shows, such as Family Fortunes and Gino's Italy: Secrets of the South - and pals like Gordon Ramsay reportedly "throwing him under the bus" - it's Phil who is said to have stepped up to be there for his former colleague.
Gino and Phil's wives, Stephanie and Jessica, are also said to be close, with Phil and Steph reportedly attending Jessica's 50th birthday party at members' club Soho House last month.
Now Phil - who lost his TV career in 2023 after admitting an "unwise, but not illegal" affair with a younger male colleague - is said to be helping his pal, who was 'cancelled' earlier this month after numerous women came forward to claim he had behaved badly towards them.
Phil is said to maintain that if he'd had a straight affair with a younger woman, instead of a man, he would have been treated differently by the broadcaster.
Phillip Schofield is reportedly supporting Gino D'Acampo after the TV chef was axed from ITV following misconduct claims.
