ITV has replaced Gino D’Acampo’s Family Fortunes series with Celebrity Catchphrase in its Sunday night schedule following allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour against the presenter.
The broadcaster has confirmed that Stephen Mulhern’s game show will take over the timeslot from March 23.
It was reported last month that pre-recorded episodes of Family Fortunes, hosted by D’Acampo, 48, had been dropped by ITV.
The chef and TV personality faces allegations from multiple women he has worked with over a twelve-year period.
The claims include incidents of sexually inappropriate comments and behaviour, which D’Acampo has denied.
ITV commissioner Gemma John-Lewis confirmed the schedule change, telling TV Zone: “We’re delighted to announce a further series of the much-loved family favourite, Celebrity Catchphrase.”
The game show, traditionally aired on Saturdays, will now move to Sunday evenings.
Gary Chippington, Executive Producer at STV Studios Entertainment, praised the programme’s enduring appeal.
“The incomparable Stephen Mulhern is a huge part of the show’s success,” he said.
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D’Acampo had hosted Family Fortunes since its revival in 2020.
Several women made allegations against D’Acampo in an ITV news segment in February.
In a statement, lawyers for D’Acampo told ITV that he rejected the claims. The chef considers some of the allegations aired to be a “fabricated work of fiction.”
D’Acampo previously stated: “I have never been made aware of these matters previously and the allegations are firmly denied.”
“I would not do anything that I thought would upset or distress anyone. This is simply not in my nature.”
He added: “I am a father, husband and have worked with well over 1,500 people on around 80 productions in my career.”
The star called the suggestion he acted inappropriately “deeply upsetting.”
An ITV spokesperson addressed the allegations, saying: “All of the concerns and complaints raised by those who have spoken to ITN describe behaviour which is inappropriate and unacceptable.”
The broadcaster noted that most incidents “were not reported to ITV at the time.”
“Where issues have been raised with ITV action has been taken,” the spokesperson added.
ITV further stated: “We can only act where we know that concerns have been raised, and will now be following up on those that had not previously been reported to us.”
D’Acampo is best known for appearing on This Morning and Gordon, Gino and Fred: Road Trip alongside Gordon Ramsay and Fred Sirieix.
