Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay speaks out after ‘really bad’ biking accident

In a video posted online Saturday, Ramsay said he was lucky to be alive.

CONNECTICUT, USA — Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is recovering and urging everyone to wear their helmets after he suffered a “very bad” biking accident.

In a video posted online Saturday, Ramsay stressed the importance of bicycle safety - specifically helmets -- and said he was lucky to be alive after the biking accident in Connecticut.

"You've got to wear a helmet, I don't care how short the journey is," Ramsay said, showing off his bruised ribs to the camera, as he appeared to be on the set of Fox's "Hell's Kitchen."

An important #FathersDay message from me…WEAR A HELMET ! This week I had a bad accident while riding my bike in CT. I'm doing ok and I’m thankful for all the doctors, nurses and staff at @LMHospital who looked after me but most thankful for my helmet that saved my life. Be Safe pic.twitter.com/UMjaoXGpkc

— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) June 15, 2024

Seasons 23 and 24 of the culinary competition show is being filmed at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. A Fox representative said production has continued.

"I'm lucky to be standing here. I'm in pain, it's been a brutal week, and I'm sort of getting through it," Ramsay continued, before wishing fathers a happy Father's Day.

In the video, he also thanked the staff at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in Connecticut for his treatment as well.

"Bike accidents are a common injury we see in the Emergency Department, especially during the summer months when people are more active. Wearing the right equipment, especially a helmet, can significantly reduce the likelihood of serious injury," the hospital said Saturday in a prepared statement.

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