Gordon Ramsay shows EXTREME bruising after bike accident

Gordon Ramsay isn’t letting a horrific bike accident and extreme, deep bruising stop him from filming. Days after his helmet “saved” his life, the world-famous chef shared a video message from one of his cooking show sets.

He stressed the importance of safety when cycling and expressed his gratitude that his accident was not more serious. To underline his message, the “Master Chef” creator lifted his apron to show his purple-tinted skin around his chest and side.

So Gordon Ramsay ended up looking like “a purple potato”

As mentioned, Gordon posted his bike accident on Instagram on Saturday (June 15). He began his video by introducing himself while one of his hands was shaking violently, which is also the word Ramsay used to describe how he felt after the incident last week.

“…it really shook me,” he said. “I’m glad to be here.”

Gordon thanked the “amazing” surgeons and doctors who treated his injuries at Lawerence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut. He also addressed why cyclists, even children, should wear a “helmet,” regardless of the distance of their ride or the cost of the safety device.

“I’m in pain, it’s been a brutal week,” Gordon shared it and reiterated how lucky he was.

His face and arms appeared to be fine, but when he lifted up his shirt, the bruising appeared to have covered one side of his chest and stomach area and one side of his back.

His Carousel post also included a photo of his helmet, which appeared to be badly scratched and burned out by the impact. The yellow top the cycling fan was wearing was also visibly torn.

“I’m fine, I haven’t broken a bone or sustained any major injuries, but I’m a few bruised and look like a purple potato,” said the Michelin-starred chef.

Watch his video statement below and swipe to see before and after photos of Gordon’s accident.

Gordon adds Father’s Day greeting to post about bicycle accident

Gordon Ramsay took the opportunity to highlight Father’s Day and update his 17.4 million followers on his accident. In his caption, he summed up the incident and gave an update on his health ahead of the national holiday.

“…I am very thankful for my helmet, which saved my life. Happy Father’s Day and stay safe.” he wrote.

Fortunately, the chef’s injury doesn’t seem to affect his hard work. Gordon is lucky enough to be able to celebrate Father’s Day six times.

PEOPLE reports that he and his wife Tana had their first child, Megan, in 1998. They were followed by twin daughters Holly Anna and Jack Scott, daughter Matilda (also known as Tilly), son Oscar and son Jeese, who was born in 2023.

Gordon Ramsey and Tana also reportedly suffered a miscarriage in 2016 before Oscar’s birth.

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