Jeremy Clarkson attacks ‘cancel culture’ as he defends Gino D’Acampo

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Clarkson has hit out at cancel culture as he defended presenters Gino D’Acampo, Gregg Wallace, Phillip Schofield and Wynne Evans. TV chef D’Acampo, 48, was the latest to find himself at the centre of a firestorm after ITV News reported dozens of allegations against him, describing “unacceptable”, “distressing” and “horrendous” behaviour over a 12-year period. open image in gallery Clarkson hit out against cancel culture as he defended the TV chef and others “We are not talking here about kiddy-fiddlers or international terrorists,” he continued. open image in gallery Wallace and Evans have also been at the centre of reports of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ Being forced to live in obscurity following a damaged reputation does not come without its downsides, he said, “because if you go to the shops or to the pub or even the park, you know ­people are going to stare at you and maybe even say something unpleasant”.