Gordon Ramsay reveals major bruises after cycling accident

Over the weekend, chef Gordon Ramsay shared details of a recent serious cycling accident that left him in hospital ahead of Father’s Day.

Ramsay, a fitness enthusiast and father of six, also shared before-and-after photos of the accident on Instagram, showing his followers his damaged cycling helmet, which he said “saved my life”.

“I want to share a very important message with you all. You know how much I love cycling and triathlons and Iron Man and so on, and this week unfortunately I had a really serious accident and it really shook me up. And honestly, I’m so lucky to be here,” Ramsay shared in a video posted to his multiple social media accounts on Saturday.

In a live video from inside one of his kitchens, Ramsay thanked the “amazing” nurses and doctors at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, who he said treated him after the accident.

He then emphasized the importance of staying safe while cycling.

“Honestly, you have to wear a helmet. I don’t care how short the ride is, I don’t care how expensive these helmets are, but they’re important,” he said, his hands visibly shaking. “Even with kids [and] short rides, they still have to wear a helmet.”

The “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Master Chef” host added, “I’m hurting because it’s been a brutal week, but I’m trying to get through it.”

Ramsay lifted his white chef’s jacket to reveal a large black and blue bruise on his stomach and left side, writing in the caption, “I’m fine and have no broken bones or major injuries but I’m a little bruised and look like a purple potato.”

“[I’m] so thankful for my helmet that saved my life,” he added.

On Instagram, Ramsay shared an image of his broken helmet, which appeared to be scuffed with a large crack down the middle. Ramsay’s jersey could be seen in the background, also scuffed with a large tear across the shoulder.

Ramsay ended his message by wishing his followers “a wonderful Father’s Day,” encouraging them to “stay safe.”