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'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation': 5 things to know about FOX reality show

British chef Gordon Ramsay embarks on the road trip with his best friends Gino D'acampo and Fred Sirieix in the all-new upcoming special 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation.' Do you also dream of escaping from your home and workplace for enjoying a trip with your best friends? If yes, then you must watch the upcoming reality show.

Earlier in 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: European Vacation', Gordon Ramsay went on a road trip in Europe with his best friends. They had an epic time during their European vacation through France , Italy, and Scotland, discovering all the lip-smacking foods and fun. After European vacation, the trio went for Christmas vacation in 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Christmas Vacation' that was packed with amazing memories, laughs, and Christmas spirit.  

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When will 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation' be released, and where can you watch it?

'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation' will be airing on January 4, 2022, at 8 pm EST FOX. You can also watch the show on FuboTV, Sling TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Hulu Live TV. 

What is 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation' all about?

'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation' will revolve around Chef Gordon Ramsay, who will be seen hitting the road with his friends. They will be on once in a lifetime vacation to the birthplace of civilization, Greece! They will be enjoying the sights and hidden culinary gems. The trio is very much determined to eat, drink, laugh their way through epic Greek adventures. 

Who star casts in the upcoming 'Gordon Ramsay's Road Trip: Greek Vacation'?

Gordon Ramsay with Gino D'acampo and Fred Sirieix will be seen on the show.

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon James Ramsay is a world-renowned British chef, television personality, restaurateur, and writer. In 1997, Gordon's global restaurant group known as Gordon Ramsay Restaurants came into existence. The brilliant chef turning into an actor has also been awarded 16 Michelin stars. Gordon Ramsay gained huge popularity and fame after appearing on the British television miniseries 'Boiling Point' in 1999. 

The executive producers for the upcoming show are Luke Campbell, Lisa Edwards, Gordon Ramsay, and Step Weatherill.

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Gordon Ramsay is back, on another rowdy road trip with friends Gino D'Acampo and Fred Siriex.

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3 Episodes 2021 - 2022

European Vacation

Mon, Dec 13, 2021 120 mins

Gordon Ramsay is back, on another rowdy road trip with friends Gino D'Acampo and Fred Siriex. This time, it's an epic European vacation through Italy, France and Scotland to discover all the best food and fun in each of their home countries.

Christmas Vacation

Tue, Dec 14, 2021 120 mins

It's Christmas as only Gordon Ramsay can do it. He's taking pals Gino D'Acampo and Fred Siriex deep into a winter wonderland to find the home of Santa Claus himself. On a road trip packed with amazing food, big laughs and Christmas spirit, the boys won't stop until they meet St. Nick!.

Greek Vacation

Tue, Jan 4, 2022 120 mins

Gordon Ramsay and his best friends, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Siriex, are on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to the birthplace of civilization, Greece! From the ancient ruins of Athens to the party island of Mykonos, the trio is determined to eat, drink and laugh their way through this extraordinary adventure.

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Opa! Gordon Ramsay and his best friends, Gino DíAcampo and Fred Siriex, are on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to the birthplace of civilization, Greece! From the ancient ruins of Athens to the party island of Mykonos, the trio is determined to eat, drink and laugh their way through this extraordinary adventure.

Gordon Ramsay, Gino D'Acampo and Fred Sirieix are immersed in the best culture and cuisine Spain has to offer. The trio, who have been documenting their trips since 2018, will be exploring the country from sunny Andalusia, to Jerez, to the rugged north-west of Galicia, before landing in Santiago de Compostela. Along the way, the trio uncover adventures in Flamenco dancing, winemaking, tapas cook-offs, and catching clams!

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Gordon Ramsay 'to reunite with Gino D'Campo and Fred Siriex for new Road Trip series'

22 June 2022, 10:26

Gino D'Acampo opens up about the new series of Road Trip

After fears that he wouldn't return because of his busy schedule, it has now been reported that Gordon Ramsay will be back for the new series of Road Trip.

Gordon Ramsay fans will be delighted to learn that he looks set to reunite with Gino D'Campo and Fred Siriex for the new series of Road Trip.

The news will come as a relief to many, as TV chef Gino previously joked in a tweet that Gordon would 'too busy' to join them on more of their jaunts .

A TV insider told The Sun : "He is something of a victim of his own success at the moment, and he has so much on it’s tricky fitting it all in.

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"He already has something of a logistical conundrum co-ordinating his diary with the busy Fred and Gino, and that’s before they try to set up a string of filming locations — which have yet to be decided.

"But they are determined to hit the road again as soon as possible and deliver the new show as planned."

The Road Trips, which have proved hugely popular with viewers since they started five years ago, see the trio visit various parts of the world together.

The last season saw them visit Greece and was due to continue in Egypt, but it was sadly cut short because of coronavirus restrictions.

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Gordon, gino and fred’s road trip is coming back for a new series.

‘Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip’ is coming back for a new series.

Gordon Ramsay, Fred Sirieix and Gino D’Acampo are to reunite for a new season of their ITV travel show, despite previous concerns that Gordon's schedule might be too full due to the celebrity chef being a “victim of his own success”.

A source told The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: “He is something of a victim of his own success at the moment, and he has so much on it’s tricky fitting it all in.

“He already has something of a logistical conundrum co-ordinating his diary with the busy Fred and Gino, and that’s before they try to set up a string of filming locations - which have yet to be decided.

“But they are determined to hit the road again as soon as possible and deliver the new show as planned.”

Doubt was cast over the return of the 55-year-old star after Gino joked on social media that Gordon was “too busy” to return to film because he was "working on his hair highlights", after they explored Greece and had their Egypt jaunt halted by COVID-19 restrictions.

Earlier this year, the 45-year-old chef captioned a sleeping snap of them: "Unfortunately we will no longer be filming #GordonGinoandFred mainly because @gordongram is too busy working on his hair highlights in USA. (sic)"

However, the ‘This Morning’ star teased that he and his 50-year-old co-star Fred - who shot to fame as the ‘First Dates’ maitre’d - had “a plan”.

He added: "But don’t worry guys, @fred_sirieix and I have a plan #JustinGinoandFred Coming soon…….GDx. (sic)"

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Gordon ramsay will reunite with gino d’acampo and fred siriex for new road trip series.

The mischievous trio could be back on our screens sooner than we’d thought…

Contrary to previous rumours, Gordon Ramsay will be reuniting with Gino D’Acampo and Fred Siriex for a new road trip series, a television source has confirmed this week.

Last year, fans of the trio were devastated when This Morning star Gino hinted his fellow chef wouldn’t have time to embark upon another road trip adventure, with him currently filming the second season of the BBC’s Future Food Stars.

In November, Gino mischievously wrote on Twitter: “Breaking News… Unfortunately we will no longer be filming #GordonGinoandFred mainly because @gordongram is too busy working on his hair highlights in USA.”

However, this week a source put Gino’s hint to bed by confirming that Gordon has indeed found time in his busy schedule and hairdressers appointments to squeeze in another culinary adventure with his pals.

The source said : “He is something of a victim of his own success at the moment, and he has so much on it’s tricky fitting it all in.

“He already has something of a logistical conundrum co-ordinating his diary with the busy Fred and Gino, and that’s before they try to set up a string of filming locations — which have yet to be decided.”

The insider added that the trio plan to hit the road ‘as soon as possible’ so that fans are able to enjoy the show as soon as possible.

They said: “But they are determined to hit the road again as soon as possible and deliver the new show as planned.”

Since starting five years ago, Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Road Trip has boomed in popularity, with their latest adventure being in Greece.

The trio have travelled across various parts of the globe together as a part of the ITV series – America, France and Italy, to name a few – and have experienced many weird and wonderful customs along the way.

Last year they ventured to Greece and were due to go to Egypt, though their trip was sadly cut short by the Covid pandemic.

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Blue Lights: Series two of gripping Northern Ireland police drama launches tonight

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The second season of the BBC ‘s hit police drama Blue Lights launches tonight.

The broadcaster previously confirmed which cast members will return as well as the fresh faces who have joined the series for new episodes.

Set in Belfast, the drama followed a batch of new constables as they navigated a post-conflict Northern Ireland.

Before the first series even came to an end, a second series had already been commissioned. The new series will follow on one year later.

Reprising her star role as Grace Ellis is Sian Brooke, also joined by Martin Mccann as Stevie Neil, Katherine Devlin as Annie Conlon, Nathan Braniff as Tommy Foster and Joanne Crawford as Helen McNally.

Also returning are Andi Osho as Sandra Cliff, Hannah McClean as Jen Robinson, Paddy Jenkins as Happy Kelly, Desmond Eastwood as Murray Canning, Andrea Irvine as Nicola Robinson, Aoibhéann McCann as Geraldine Gilroy and Abigail McGibbon as Tina McIntyre.

New cast members joining the show are Frank Blake (Sanditon) as new Constable Shane Bradley, along with Seamus O’Hara (An Irish Goodbye) as Lee Thompson, and Seána Kerslake (Bad Sisters) as his sister Mags.

As well as Craig McGinlay (Cobra) as Craig, and Dan Gordon (Bloodlands) playing Mags and Lee’s Uncle Rab.

At the end of the last season, viewers watched on as the team lost Gerry, who tragically died after being shot by Sully, and the McIntyre Crime Gang collapsed.

In new episodes the new recruits, Grace, Annie and Tommy, are now fully fledged officers who have to face new turmoil as rival gangs try to fill the void after the downfall of the McIntyre’s.

More drama is promised in season two, as the synopsis continues: “Constable Shane Bradley is drafted in to help, but his motivations are unclear.  Tommy is dangerously seduced by the world of intelligence policing, while Grace struggles to deal with her son’s absence, and growing feelings for fellow officer Stevie. 

“As a young loyalist threatens to take over the city, the officers face a major gangland feud – culminating in a violent and devastating confrontation.”

Commenting on the series and teasing the upcoming episodes, writers and directors Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, said: “Blue Lights is a very personal project for us, set in the city where we live, so for us making this show is a special kind of privilege. 

“In series two we join our officers exactly a year after the events of series one, and now they’re facing a whole new set of professional and personal challenges. We’re very excited indeed about bringing you this next chapter of the Blue Lights story. Take a beat!”

Season one landed on screens in March 2023 and received a slew of five-star reviews as well as more than 7 million viewers (28-day figure). 

It was in the top ten new drama series of 2023 across all broadcasters and streamers, and the biggest drama series in Northern Ireland in 2023. More than half of the 28-day audience (56%) came from BBC iPlayer.

And fans had high praise for the first series, with one person saying: “Just finished watching Season 1 of Blue Lights (BBC iPlayer) and it’s superb. Gripping and properly moving. Hard to believe, I know, but it’s even better than Happy Valley.”

Blue Lights series two launches on BBC One tonight, Monday April 15th, at 9pm, with the full series available on iPlayer.

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Viewers left baffled at ITV’s The 1% Club’s final question as contestants ‘give up’

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The latest episode of ITV’s The 1% Club issued a final question which left viewers baffled as the last two contestants ‘gave up’.

The hit entertainment quiz show which is presented by comedian Lee Mack is known for its notoriously difficult last question – which it claims only 1% of the nation can answer correctly.

After smashing through a series of questions, the last two standing contestants, Maisie and Alex, made it through to the final 1% question, where they had the chance of walking away with the £100,000 prize money or risked losing it all.

But when the question was delivered, the pair were left completely baffled as 30 seconds on the clock ticked away.

Fans watching at home said they didn’t even bother trying to answer the difficult question and were left completely stumped.

Both Maisie and Alex made the decision not to take a gamble and answer the question for a chance to walk away with the £100,000 prize money as they chose to play it safe and take their £5,000 each instead.

The question was: “Given that: 0+100 =100, 1+99 = 100, 2+98 =100, What is the sum of all the whole numbers between zero and 100?”

Maisie and Alex both guessed 5,000 – which was the wrong answer.

Contestants only have 30 seconds to lock in their answer but even allowing themselves a little longer, viewers still struggled to work it out.

The correct answer was actually 5050. 

Lee explained why as he revealed the answer, saying: “There are 50 pairs that total 100 (0 and 100, one and 99, two and 98, etc.). That makes 5000, but there is also the number 50 in the middle, that is not in a pair but also needs to be counted, giving a total of 5050.”

Congrats to Maisie and Alex. 5k each. Played brilliantly. So pleased for them! #The1PercentClub pic.twitter.com/Q2EWzjFfrI — The 1% Club (@1PercentClubITV) March 30, 2024

Fans of the show who were watching at home took to X to express how difficult they found the question. One viewer said: “ I still have the last question on pause, trying to work out the question… never-mind the answer.”

Another wrote: “Hard questions this week. Last week, I got all the way. First time ever this week I was out at the beginning.”

While a third added: “ I didn’t even try with that one. Maths is hard enough on a calculator for me, never mind doing it in my head in 30 seconds.”

BBC detective drama Shetland to return for two new series 

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Popular BBC detective drama Shetland is returning for two new series.

The long-running crime drama will return with Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell reprising their roles as Detectives Ruth Calder and Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh.

Filming on the next season, its ninth, will get underway later this month.

The broadcaster said Shetland was the biggest drama of the year across Scotland and all channels and streamers in 2023, after Yorkshire crime drama Happy Valley. 

Last season averaged seven million viewers and was the first to see Ashley Jenson take the lead role after taking over from Douglas Henshall as Jimmy Perez – a role he played for a decade.

Ms Jenson said she was ‘thrilled’ to be coming back as Detective Calder.

She said: “The reaction to the last series was incredible and I’m excited at the prospect of unravelling more intrigue.

“The Shetland Isles are breath-taking – without a doubt one of the most memorable and unique filming locations I’ve been to.”

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Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, said the news showed the corporation was ‘further strengthening’ its commitment to the show, which first aired in 2013.

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The Tragic Real-Life Story Of Gordon Ramsay

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of domestic violence, drug abuse, and pregnancy loss.

You might know him as the screaming chef on "Hell's Kitchen," the genius behind dozens of delicious recipes , or the holder of 17 Michelin stars. However, there was once a chance that Gordon Ramsay may not have even ventured into the world of food at all. From his humble beginnings to his success as a restaurateur and television presenter, the chef has had to overcome a lot in his life, but he doesn't let his painful past get in the way of his many achievements.

While speaking on "The High Performance Podcast" in October 2023, Ramsay was asked to give his definition of high performance. The chef answered, "High performance is about relentlessness, in my mind. ... I had a proper insight to perfection early on in my career, and that's a path that, you know, there's lanes in life, isn't there? And I'm done with that bulls*** about, 'Stay in your lane.' I want to own my lane, and that's high performance."

It's with this mindset that the chef has endured unthinkable hardship, yet somehow managed to still come out on top in the culinary field time and again. Here's the tragic real-life story of Gordon Ramsay.

Gordon Ramsay grew up around domestic abuse

Gordon Ramsay was born in 1966 in Glasgow, Scotland. At the age of nine, his family relocated to Stratford-upon-Avon, England. Sadly, his upbringing was less than idyllic as his family moved around often, living in several council houses over the years. He also endured his father's drunken abuse throughout his childhood.

The chef penned an article for CNN in September 2007 about the abusive behavior his dad exhibited towards his mom, writing, "Growing up, my father was less than a perfect role model. I watched how he battled alcoholism and how he became terribly violent with my mum, to the point where she feared for her life. Every time he got violent, any present that my brother, sisters, or I had given mum would be smashed, simply because he knew it belonged to her."

Ramsay wrote that there were a number of instances where his father was arrested and his mom was hospitalized, which resulted in he and his siblings being taken to a group home. Thankfully, since his difficult childhood, Gordon Ramsay had an incredible transformation , and he's been inspired to be the role model for his children that he never had himself.

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website .

An injury ruined Gordon Ramsey's soccer career

Gordon Ramsay's passion for soccer began when he was seven years old thanks to his uncle taking him to games. He rooted for Glasgow's Rangers Football Club, and when his family moved to England, he began playing the sport at school. Ramsay was clearly talented, so when he was only 15 years old, his family moved back to Scotland and he signed on to play with his beloved Rangers. Tragically, the young chef had only been playing with the team for a couple of years when he got injured in 1985.

In May 2002, Ramsay penned an article for The Observer , detailing how his dream of playing as a professional soccer player was crushed. "Then I got my bad injury. I tore my ligaments, and it was a heart-ache. ... I still remember [the coach] telling me they were letting me go. He was f***ing ruthless. We were only in there [for] about five minutes and I wanted to cry but I couldn't cry. ... I couldn't swallow it, I was gutted. F***ing gutted. I can remember coming back downstairs and thinking 'F***ing hell.' And worst of all I still had to tell my dad," he wrote.

With his soccer career down the drain, Ramsay had to set his sights on a new passion: becoming a gourmet chef . He completed his degree in hotel management a couple years later and embarked on his cooking career.

Gordon Ramsay's colleague fell to his death

Gordon Ramsay has worked with several talented cooks in his time, but it's clear he saw something special in his protege David Dempsey. Ramsay appointed Demspey as head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, and they worked closely together until one calamitous night. In May 2003, Dempsey fell 40 feet from a window ledge after breaking into an apartment. The toxicology report via The Guardian indicated that he had 1.36 milligrams of cocaine in his system (.9 milligrams could be classed as "severe toxicity," according to the toxicologist).

In October 2017, Ramsay told The Sun , "I wouldn't wish that on anybody. I physically broke down. I couldn't go behind that glass screen and identify a guy that I loved dearly. It took years to get over that."

After his colleague's death, Ramsay set off to learn more about cocaine and expose the tragic impact it can have. In a clip from his 2017 documentary, "Gordon Ramsay on Cocaine," he spoke on his experience with the drug. "I saw cocaine quite a lot in my career. I've been served it, I've been given it, I've had my hand shaken and left with little wraps of foil. I've been asked to dust cocaine on top of souffles, to put it on as icing sugar. Coke's everywhere. It's spiraling out of control. ... Yet no one wants to talk about it, but they all want to f***ing snort it," he said.

Gordon Ramsay watched his pet pigs get slaughtered

In 2005, Gordon Ramsay's reality series, "The F Word," premiered. It centered around his guests creating meals for up to 50 customers, who would judge the food, as well as educational segments around different dishes. By this time, the chef had already created a hardcore persona for himself, often shouting at the contestants for mistakes made while using unsavory language. However, Ramsay set himself up for an emotional, ego-shaking moment when he decided to use his pet Berkshire pigs' slaughter as an educational segment on a 2006 episode. Although he raised the sows with the intention of someday making them into food, he made the dreadful error of naming them (Trinny and Susannah) and had grown attached to them.

The brutal process aired on Channel 4 uncensored with the approval of animal rights advocates as they believed the slaughter in its entirety would encourage viewers to embrace vegetarianism. After witnessing his beloved pets die during the episode of "The F Word," Ramsay told the camera, "The whole operation is extraordinary, I mean quite emotional in a way. I felt sick as a f***ing dog in there. Next, I'll just, you know, think of something really exciting to cook with them in a way that can make me a little bit happy right now. But it's not a nice experience in there."

Gordon Ramsay's brother struggled with a heroin addiction

Gordon Ramsay grew up with two sisters and a brother, Ronnie Ramsay. We know that their home life was traumatic, and while the chef was able to escape his troubled past, his brother unfortunately could not. In April 2023, Ramsay opened up about how Ronnie's struggle with heroin addiction began while speaking with Spencer Matthews during the "Big Fish"  podcast.

"I think the drugs were a consequence of being the blue-eyed boy in the family and then being dropped by your dad. ... I think it's about the environment you're in. And when you're in that mix, it's very hard to get out, so sadly he couldn't get out of that scenario," Ramsay explained.

In February 2007, Ramsay's brother was arrested in Indonesia for possession of 100 milligrams of heroin. Two months later, he was sentenced to 10 months in jail, a lenient sentence considering the country's strict laws could've resulted in up to 10 years of jail time. A couple years later, Ronnie was spotted back in England living unhoused. He told the Daily Mail at the time that his brother refused to help him. However, the celebrity chef had previously stated in his 2008 autobiography, "Humble Pie," that he had paid for Ronnie to attend rehab five times already.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Gordon Ramsay had a near-death experience in 2008

While filming Season 4 of "The F Word" in 2008, Ramsay traveled to Iceland to showcase a staple ingredient of the region: puffin. It was on this trip that the chef had a near-death experience when he fell off a cliff and into the freezing water.

Around the time the episode aired, Ramsay told The Sun via Mirror about the terrifying experience during which he was underwater for 45 seconds. He explained, "I thought I was a goner. They say cats have nine lives. I've had 12 already and I don't know how many more I'll have. I remember thinking, 'Oh f***.' My boots and my waterproofs were dragging me down.' I'm an extremely good swimmer, but I couldn't get to the surface. I was panicking and my lungs were filling with water." The chef added that he was left in a daze when he finally managed to get out of the water.

Rumors of Gordon Ramsay's alleged affair surfaced

Gordon Ramsay and his stunning wife Tana have been together a remarkably long time, having met in 1992. The couple married in December 1996 and celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary in 2023, a huge feat and not just because of the age gap between Ramsay and his wife . Their marriage has overcome some major hurdles, including rumors of the chef's alleged affair, which came to light in 2008.

Sarah Symonds, author of the book "Having an Affair? A Handbook for the Other Woman" claimed she and Ramsay had slept together on seven separate occasions after meeting in a nightclub in 2001. She claimed that the chef had disclosed to her how unhappy he was in his marriage and that he'd also slept with two other women. Ramsay denied Symonds' allegations, telling the Daily Mail at the time, "Come on though, if I was really going to cheat it wouldn't be with a complete slapper." Despite the public humiliation, he and Tana managed to work through the drama and have remained inseparable since.

Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law cost him a lot of money

The cheating allegations fizzled out over time, allowing Gordon Ramsay and his wife a chance to relax. However, little did they know that her dad Chris Hutcheson was conspiring against them. In October 2010, Ramsay fired his father-in-law from Gordon Ramsay Holdings as chief executive after he took out $2.5 million in loans from the chef's company. Between the time he was fired and March 2011, a scorned Hutcheson conspired with his two sons, who still held positions at Gordon Ramsay Holdings, to hack into the company's computers thousands of times.

Ramsay's father-in-law was sentenced in June 2017 to six months behind bars. In October 2017, Ramsay surprisingly told The Herald that he and his wife had already forgiven Hutcheson. "He did some stupid mistakes that he's put his hand up and accepted and I'd like to think that we've all moved on," Ramsay said. "Until the truth came out it was very testing for Tana and me because I think there were moments where she thought 'Was that Gordon or was that my dad?' It was a hard pill for her to swallow. Knowing her father was out to destroy us as a family. But she's had it out with him. He's laid his cards on the table. He's apologized to all of us and I like to think there's a line in the sand now."

Gordon Ramsay and his wife suffered a pregnancy loss in 2016

Today, Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana share six children , with their eldest born in 1998 and their youngest having arrived in November 2023. There's no doubt that the Michelin star-decorated chef and his wife love being parents, but the journey hasn't always been easy as their two youngest children were born after a very difficult time in their lives.

In a June 2016 Facebook post, Ramsay announced to his followers that he and Tana had lost their son Rocky, who had been prematurely born at just five months gestation. "We had a devastating weekend as Tana has sadly miscarried our son at five months. We're together healing as a family, but we want to thank everyone again for all your amazing support and well wishes," the chef wrote.

Tana later told Metro in November 2020 about her experience with the pregnancy loss, stating, "I have to be honest when it happened to me, I found it really hard when people would talk to me and not mention it because it was like it never happened. ... You go from having a baby kicking inside of you to suddenly it's not there, and it was a really hard experience."

Gordon Ramsay lost $73 million during the pandemic

The pandemic hit the food industry hard, from layoffs to temporary closures, which resulted in insurmountable lost income for restaurateurs. According to CNN , between 2020 and 2022, around 72,000 restaurants are believed to have closed their doors permanently in the United States alone. While  chefs tend to make a decent wage , celebrities like Gordon Ramsay obviously rake in even more. That doesn't mean that he didn't feel the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown though.

By the time the pandemic hit London, Ramsay owned 18 restaurants in the city, three of which he had opened in 2020 alone. In February 2021, he told The Sun in a Zoom interview, "In December we had £10 million ($12.7 million) worth of reservations wiped out overnight. As of 19th March to 3rd February this year we've suffered £57.5 million ($73.3 million) worth of turnover down. I'm in it."

Despite taking advantage of the government-issued furlough grants in order to retain jobs in his restaurants, Ramsay's staff was still reduced by nearly 300 people between August 2020 and August 2021. "I get criticized for being wealthy, but the responsibility on my shoulders – the livelihoods at stake — is huge," he told The Sun. "I feel that pressure enormously, and the impact of all this has been devastating and incredibly costly."

Gordon Ramsay was diagnosed with arthritis

Working as a full time chef involves a lot of standing and moving around, and given Gordon Ramsay's impressive work ethic, there's no doubt he's pushed his body to the limits over the years. Unfortunately, it's come at a cost as he learned from his doctor in February 2021 that he has arthritis. Ramsay learned of his condition after hurting his knee during a run, and as he told The Sun at the time, he didn't take the news well.

"I've just come off two weeks on crutches, as I had meniscus surgery. I [hurt myself] running up the hill in Richmond Park, bolting up it. It was f***ing painful. And when I got the X-rays back, the doctor said, 'You've got arthritis in your knee.' I'd never heard that word in relation to me before," the chef explained. "He told me I needed to start slowing down. ... I am slightly scared of stopping but do know I will have to slow down at some stage." Ramsay elaborated that he realized he had to start thinking of his children's wellbeing when it comes to his health.

Gordon Ramsay's pub was targeted by squatters

It seems like the Michelin chef can't catch a break. After enduring hardship after hardship, Gordon Ramsay faced yet another hurdle when his West London pub, York & Albany, was targeted by squatters in April 2024 while it was temporarily closed for renovation. The group of around 60 people reportedly barricaded themselves inside the chef's pub and boarded up the windows. It would take 10 days to clear them out. Luckily, there was little to no damage done, but it cost nearly $10,000 to clean up the mess the squatters left.

Following the incident, Ramsay decided to increase the security around his London home while it was also undergoing renovations. He hired guards with dogs to patrol the premises at all hours, and many believed this to be a direct response to the squatting ordeal.

A source told The Sun in May 2024, "The only thing more important to Gordon than his business empire is his family, so he's not sparing any expense to keep them safe. Seeing the occupation of one of his premises spooked him, and he realized the same fate could befall his family home if he didn't take extreme precautions. Now he's decided the security measures — no matter how costly — will stay in place after the refurbishment of the house."

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Gordon Ramsay’s Taste Adventure with Hawaiian Banana Bread

Gordon Ramsay, famous for his fiery temper and colorful language on shows like Hell’s Kitchen , rarely holds back his thoughts. But once in a while, something is so good that it leaves even the notoriously harsh chef with nothing but praises—like the famed Hawaiian banana bread.

In Season 1, Episode 4 of National Geographic’s Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted , Ramsay traveled along the scenic yet daunting Road to Hana , located on Maui’s picturesque coastline. This journey led him to Aunt Sandy’s Banana Bread stand on the Ke’anae Peninsula, a spot celebrated among locals and tourists alike.

Ramsay experienced firsthand why the banana bread here is a must-try. The drive itself sets the stage: lush rainforests and majestic waterfalls line the road, making the harrowing journey worthwhile. Upon reaching Aunt Sandy’s, Ramsay wasn’t just passively tasting; he got hands-on in crafting a batch of their renowned banana bread. The result? Banana bread that makes you curse—it’s that good, exclaimed Ramsay, barely able to contain his delight.

The Secret Ingredient

The secret to this heavenly bread isn’t only in its simplicity but also in its key ingredient: apple bananas. Smaller and tangier than the typical Cavendish variety, apple bananas provide an additional layer of sweetness and a creamier texture. This unique flavor profile is partly why Hawaiian banana bread has garnered such acclaim.

A Cultural Culinary Staple

Hawaiian banana bread is much more than a tasty treat; it’s a piece of island culture woven into its culinary traditions. Its origins trace back to the early 1900s when an oversupply of bananas led locals to get creative in their kitchens. Today, Hawaii remains the top banana producer in the U.S., predominantly growing apple bananas. The unique sweetness of these bananas, combined with simple ingredients like sugar, flour, salt, and melted butter, culminates in a loaf that’s moist and almost cake-like in texture.

A Must-Try on Your Hawaiian Journey

No trip along Maui’s Hana Highway is complete without stopping at places like Aunt Sandy’s or nearby spots like Halfway to Hana. These stands are not just roadside stops; they are landmarks that provide delightful culinary experiences.

For those unable to make the journey to Hawaii, Aunt Sandy’s offers an alternative: their banana bread mix is available for purchase online. Alternatively, consider trying your hand at homemade versions with recipes featuring tips such as using zucchini for extra tenderness.

The allure of Hawaiian banana bread extends beyond its taste—it’s part of a rich tradition and a testament to local ingenuity. Gordon Ramsay’s enthusiastic response is well justified; it truly is a slice of Hawaiian heaven.

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The Banana Bread Gordon Ramsay Says Is So Good 'It Makes You Curse'

I t's true that it doesn't take much to make Gordon Ramsay curse -- anyone familiar with his cooking shows is accustomed to hearing him bleeped dozens of times throughout the episode. While the mouthy chef often swears in frustration at incompetent cooks, sometimes he eats something so good -- like Hawaiian banana bread -- that he simply can't help himself. In the Hawaii episode (Season 1, Episode 4) of National Geographic's "Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted," Chef Ramsay visits Aunt Sandy's Banana Bread on the Ke'anae Peninsula looking for inspiration for a Hawaiian food cook-off and leaves with a bagful of the famous fruit loaves. 

Following a breathtaking and somewhat harrowing, stormy drive on the Road to Hana -- a scenic highway along the Maui coastline that's surrounded by lush rainforests and breathtaking waterfalls -- Ramsay reaches the beloved roadside stand, Aunt Sandy's. After helping the talented bakers make a batch of the beloved banana bread, Ramsay can't help but drop an F-bomb while describing how delicious it is, then apologizes and says, "Banana bread that makes you curse, it's that good." The bread certainly looks moist and delicious on camera, and it's made with simple ingredients including flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and a large pitcher of mushed-up bananas.

Read more: The Complete Guide To Quick Breads

Origins Of Hawaiian Banana Bread And Why It's So Tasty

In addition to traditional Polynesian foods like poi,  Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken , and kalua pork, Hawaii is known for its tasty cuisine that blends ingredients from various cultures around the world -- spam musubi, manapua, and malasadas, to name a few. Particularly in Maui, banana bread is another Hawaiian food staple that can be found for sale at numerous bakeries on the picturesque island. 

The origins of banana bread in Hawaii may date back to the early 1900s when a war shipping shortage hindered exports of goods, leaving a surplus of bananas on the Islands. To make use of the numerous bananas, Hawaiians came up with various recipes, including banana bread. Today, the state of Hawaii is the number one producer of bananas in the U.S. by far, producing 5.14 million pounds on 332 acres in 2022. 

The main variety of bananas grown in Hawaii are apple bananas, which are small and slightly tangy but also sweeter than other varieties. The sweetness of apple bananas, combined with their creamy texture contribute to the tastiness of Hawaiian banana bread, making it an extra special comfort food that, as Ramsay points out, is "like a slice of Hawaiian heaven." Generally speaking, Maui banana bread is also incredibly moist and denser than other breads -- it's more like cake texture. You'll also find different varieties of Hawaiian banana bread, as some are plain, while others incorporate ingredients like pineapple bits, macadamia nuts, and coconut. 

Where To Get The Banana Bread That Gordon Ramsay Loves

Hana Highway (known as the Road to Hana), a 64-mile stretch from Kahului to Hana, is home to some of the tastiest banana bread around. In addition to scenic spots like the Hana Lava Tube, no trip along the highway is complete without a stop at a scrumptious location like Aunt Sandy's. According to their website , the famous fruit stand has been around since 2003, although Aunt Sandy Hueu has been making banana bread since 1983. 

Aunt Sandy's isn't the only roadside stand recommended by Chef Ramsay. According to High Life , he tells readers to "pull over and get as much banana bread as you can manage" at "a little shack" aptly named Halfway to Hana for its location on the Road to Hana. Per their website , this popular snack shop has been around for 30 years and started as "a simple lean-to on the side of the road." The self-proclaimed "home of the original banana bread" makes fresh bread daily that is "melt in your mouth delicious." 

If you can't make it to Hawaii for a fresh loaf of banana bread, make your own at home with Aunt Sandy's banana bread mix, which can be purchased on their website. Or you can always make some from scratch by experimenting with different recipes -- just make sure to avoid these banana bread mistakes and follow these tips to make it right , including adding zucchini for incredibly tender banana bread .

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