Gordon Ramsay advises to ‘wear helmets’ as he reveals bruised torso after ‘really bad’ cycling accident

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was involved in a bicycle accident this week that left him hospitalized, per BBC. 

The 57-year-old chef and TV host shared the news on Saturday, June 15 on Instagram, explaining what really happened and urging followers to always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.

How Gordon Ramsay's accident left him with a bruised torso

"Hi guys, it's Gordon, and I'd like to share a very important message with you all," he began in a video message posted on his Instagram.

"You know how much I love cycling and triathlons and Isle of Mann, etc. but this week unfortunately I had a really bad accident and it really shook me."

His hands were visibly shaking as he continued, saying, "Honestly, I'm lucky to be here. From those incredible trauma surgeons, doctors and nurses in the hospital who looked after me this week, they were amazing, but honestly, you've got to wear a helmet."

Ramsay called helmets "crucial". "I don't care how short the journey is," he said, adding that helmets become even more important when it comes to cycling with children. "They've got to wear a helmet," he said.

The celebrity chef reiterated, "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," he said as he lifted his shirt, showing a massive bruise covering half his torso.

The host of 'Kitchen Nightmares' also posted a before and after picture. In the "before" picture, he was seen riding a bike, wearing a helmet, and sunglasses. Only his shirt and helmet were visible in the "after" picture, and they both looked completely demolished.

For the caption of his post, Ramsay wrote, "This week I had a really bad accident while riding my bike in Connecticut. I’m doing ok and did not break any bones or suffer any major injuries but I am a bit bruised up looking like a purple potato."

He continued, "I’m thankful for all the doctors, nurses and staff at Lawerence + Memorial Hospital in New London who looked after me and checked me out, but most thankful for my helmet that saved my life. Have a great Father’s Day and be safe Gx."

Internet wishes Gordon Ramsay a speedy recovery

Social media users started posting messages wishing Ramsay a smooth and quick recovery.

A social media user wrote on Instagram, "A 'bit' bruised up. Be safe man, glad you're okay and I hope you feel better soon!"

Another user wrote, "The way my heart sank when you lifted your shirt!! The world needs you chef!! Beyond happy to hear you are going to be okay, and thank God for that helmet! Happy Father's Day and speedy recovery goat!!" 

A user said, "Glad you are "ok" and wish you a@speedy recovery." A user wrote, "Omg bloody hell that Bruise!!!!!! Omg glad ur OK. You are a trooooer."

Another user said, "Wishing you a speedy recovery chef, that's a serious bruise I literally gasped! Grateful you're on the mend."

One wrote, "SO GLAD YOU ARE OK CHEF!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery."

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