Melanie Sykes Condemns TV Industry Misconduct

Melanie Sykes has publicly criticized the TV industry and former co-host Gino D'Acampo, claiming that the industry has 'created monsters' by enabling misconduct and misogynistic behavior. Sykes, who co-hosted 'Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel' from 2011 to 2014, left the television industry in 2021 following an inappropriate comment from Gregg Wallace, another TV personality. She condemned the ITV show 'Celebrity Juice' as an 'abomination' for encouraging disrespect towards women, and criticized executives for not taking action against inappropriate behaviors. Gino D'Acampo, who is facing multiple misconduct allegations, allegedly attended etiquette training in response to past concerns, which Sykes disparaged as a poor response to his conduct. The allegations against D'Acampo include sexual misconduct and intimidating behavior across more than a decade, with claims that his actions went unchecked by industry leaders. Sykes urged TV executives to take responsibility and cleanse the industry of its toxic elements.