Claim:
In June 2024, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay refused to seat actor Robert De Niro in one of Ramsay’s London restaurants.
Rating:
Labeled Satire (About this rating?)
On June 2, 2024, Facebook account @SpaceXFanclub posted that Gordon Ramsay, celebrity chef, refused to serve actor Robert De Niro. in one of Ramsay’s restaurants. “It’s about time De Niro got put in his place…Thank you Gordon Ramsay,” one Facebook user wrote in the comments thread.
Facebook account @SpaceXFanclub is an offshoot of the “news” site Esspots.com. The Facebook post linked to an Esspots article which began as follows:
Breaking: Gordon Ramsay Refuses To Seat Robert De Niro, “He’s A Woke Jackass”
In an unexpected clash of celebrity worlds, renowned chef Gordon Ramsay has allegedly refused to seat legendary actor Robert De Niro at one of his upscale restaurants, reportedly calling him a “woke jackass.” This incident has sparked widespread debate and added another chapter to the ongoing discourse on celebrity opinions and social issues.
The incident occurred at one of Ramsay’s most prestigious restaurants in London. Known for his no-nonsense attitude and high culinary standards, Ramsay has built a reputation as one of the most formidable figures in the culinary world. De Niro, an Academy Award-winning actor with a storied career, is equally known for his outspoken political views.
The article was not a factual recounting of real-life events. Esspots describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature on its “Disclaimer” page, as follows:
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We understand that satire can sometimes be mistaken for actual news or events, but we want to make it clear that we do not publish factual or accurate information. We do not intend to deceive or mislead our readers in any way, and all of our content should be taken with a grain of salt.
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The @SpaceXFanclub Facebook also has the following message in its bio: “We post SATIRE, nothing on this page is real.”
We’ve previously reported on other satirical claims made about various people refusing to serve, “throwing out,” or otherwise refusing to work with Robert De Niro, including Guy Fieri, Kevin Costner, and Keanu Reeves.
