After a close call that could have ended tragically, the 'Hell's Kitchen' star offers a glimpse of his massive purple bruise and shares an important message about cycling safety that everyone needs to hear.
- Jun 16, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gordon Ramsay, the internationally renowned chef and television personality, recently experienced a scary bicycling accident. The 57-year-old chef revealed in an Instagram post on Saturday, June 15, that the incident occurred while he was cycling in Connecticut earlier that week. "Honestly, I'm lucky to be here," Ramsay said, clearly shaken by the event.
Ramsay took the opportunity to stress a message about the importance of wearing a helmet. Despite his painful bruised ribs and the tough week he's had, Ramsay was thankful for one thing: his helmet. "I don't care how short the journey is. I don't care, you know, the fact that these helmets cost money … they're crucial," he said. "Even with the kids, a short journey, they've got to wear a helmet."
In addition to his strong advice, Ramsay shared some photos in his Instagram post, showcasing the aftermath of the accident. The first photo showed him before the accident, clad in a yellow and black cycling jersey, green helmet, and yellow shades, posing with his bike. The subsequent photo depicted the extent of damage: his bike helmet was severely damaged at the front, further proving its critical role in protecting him.
Ramsay admitted to being in pain, describing the emotions and physical toll he has felt since the accident. He raised his chef's jacket to reveal his heavily bruised ribs, noting in his caption that while he did not "break any bones or suffer any major injuries," he was "a bit bruised up looking like a purple potato."
To drive his message home, Ramsay gave a heartfelt shoutout to the "doctors, nurses and staff at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London who looked after me and checked me out." He concluded his post by wishing everyone a "great" and "safe" Father's Day and encouraging his followers to wear helmets, making sure his life-saving reminder resonated.
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with relief and well wishes. One user empathized with Ramsay, writing, "Gosh you must have been so shook up, that's one hell of a bruise," while another urged, "The world cannot lose Gordon Ramsay. Please be careful Chef."
Gordon Ramsay's passion for cycling and competing in Ironman races has been well documented, with the chef previously stating that these activities help him stay in serious shape. As he continues his journey in fitness and cycling, his recent experience serves as a somber yet crucial reminder of the importance of safety equipment.
