Gordon Ramsay has stated he’s “fortunate to be right here” after experiencing a “actually dangerous” biking accident within the US.
The celeb chef was left shaken after the incident in Connecticut which left him with a purple bruise which appeared to cowl a good portion of his chest.
The presenter and restaurant proprietor, 57, who fronts the Kitchen Nightmares programme, shared pictures of his garments being torn and helmet crushed.
His fingers have been shaking in an Instagram video he uploaded on Saturday, as he urged folks to put on helmets regardless of “how quick the journey is”.
He stated: “Hey guys, it’s Gordon. I’d wish to share an important message with you all.
“You know the way a lot I like biking and triathlons and Ironman (races) and so forth and this week, sadly, I had a extremely dangerous accident and it actually shook me and truthfully I’m fortunate to be right here.
“These unimaginable trauma surgeons, docs, nurses within the hospitals taken care of me this week, they have been superb however truthfully, you’ve bought to put on helmets.
“I don’t care how quick the journey is. I don’t care… these helmets price cash, however they’re essential, even with a child’s quick journey, they’ve bought to put on a helmet now.
“I’m fortunate to be standing right here. I’m in ache. It’s been a brutal week. And I’m type of getting by it.”
He added that it was a “large” weekend attributable to Father’s Day, which takes place on Sunday.
Mr Ramsay additionally captioned the publish, writing that he was “doing OK and didn’t break any bones or endure any main accidents however I’m a bit bruised up trying like a purple potato”.
He added that he was handled at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, Connecticut, and the helmet “saved” his life.
