Gino D’Acampo’s former restaurant empire failed to pay HUGE HMRC debt after plunging into administration
GINO D’Acampo’s former restaurant empire failed to pay a £4.2million HMRC debt after plunging into administration.
The Upmarket Leisure chain of businesses was saved from closure this year in a £5million buyout — but has failed to repay the huge debt.
Administrators for the firm say it is unable to pay the money back.
They said: “Based upon estimated future realisations, we do not anticipate that a distribution will be available for HMRC.”
HMRC had issued a court petition to wind up Upmarket.
In February, Gino was accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour over 12 years, which he denies.
Last month D’Acampo, 49, was hit with fresh allegations of bullying and intimidation, days after his TV return — claims he also denies.
ITV said that since their initial investigation was launched, they had not commissioned any further shows featuring D’Acampo.
He recently visited Toronto and Montreal to plug An Italian In Canada.
D’Acampo was contacted for comment.