Chef Gordon Ramsay shows bicycle helmet after serious accident: “I’m lucky to be here”

REGARD: Gordon Ramsay says he is lucky to be alive after a serious bicycle accident

Over the weekend, chef Gordon Ramsay shared details of a serious cycling accident that left him hospitalized just before Father’s Day.

Ramsay, an avid fitness fan and father of six, also shared before and after photos of the accident on Instagram, giving his followers a glimpse of his damaged bike helmet, which he said “saved his life.”

“I want to share a very important message with you all. You know how much I love cycling and triathlon and Ironman etc and this week I unfortunately had a really bad accident which has really shaken me. And honestly I’m lucky to be here,” Ramsay said in a video posted to his various social media accounts on Saturday.

In the direct-to-camera video, shot in one of his kitchens, Ramsay thanked the “amazing” nurses and doctors at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, who treated him after his accident.

He then stressed the importance of bicycle safety.

“Honestly, you have to wear a helmet. I don’t care how short the ride is, I don’t care that these helmets cost money, but they are essential,” he said, his hands visibly shaking. “Even if the kids are out and about and the ride is short, they have to wear a helmet.”

The “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Master Chef” host added: “I’m hurting, it’s been a brutal week, but I’m getting through it somehow.”

Ramsay lifted his white chef’s jacket to reveal a huge black and blue bruise across his stomach and left side. He captioned the photo: “I’m fine and haven’t broken any bones or sustained any major injuries but I’m a bit bruised and look like a purple potato.”

“(I am) very grateful for my helmet, which saved my life,” he added.

On Instagram, Ramsay shared a picture of his broken helmet, which appears to be scratched and has a large tear down the middle. In the background, Ramsay’s jersey can be seen, which is also scratched and has a huge tear across the shoulder.

Ramsay ended his message by wishing his followers “a great Father’s Day” and encouraging them to “take care of yourselves.”