Gordon Ramsay ‘had to come clean’ after cancer scare risked criticism from fans

Gordon Ramsay, 59, has faced a number of health scares in recent years, including a cycling accident and a cancer scare, which left him fearing ‘accusations’

Undoubtedly one of the world’s most accomplished chefs, Gordon Ramsay currently boasts eight prestigious Michelin stars and oversees a billion-pound media empire.

Beyond his 94 eateries, he maintains the same level of determination in his personal life, taking part in swimming, cycling and running as part of punishing Half Ironman competitions. While the 59-year-old’s rigorous physical training routine and outdoor pursuits have benefited his fitness considerably, they have also resulted in several serious health concerns.

He was left “really shaken” following a cycling incident in June that resulted in significant bruising. He disclosed that while he didn’t “break any bones or suffer any major injuries,” he was “a bit bruised up, looking like a purple potato.”

“I’m in pain. It’s been a brutal week. And I’m sort of getting through it,” Gordon explained.

Following the incident, he issued advice regarding cycle helmets: “I don’t care how short the journey is,” he stated. Cyclists must always wear a helmet, and it is particularly crucial for youngsters—”they’ve got to wear a helmet.”

This summer, Gordon encountered an even more serious health concern when he had an operation for cancer and felt compelled to share his experience online to stop speculation that he’d had cosmetic work like Simon Cowell.

In August, medical professionals removed a basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, from behind Gordon’s ear. “It was a scare,” he told The Sunday Times, but it was “dealt with immediately.”

Gordon candidly admitted there was no hiding the procedure: “That f***ing plaster was the size of a book cover, so I had to come clean.”

The Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares and Hell’s Kitchen presenter explained he was concerned people might think he’d undergone a facelift if he didn’t disclose the genuine reason behind his operation.

Gordon shared two photographs on his Instagram profile: one displaying a large plaster positioned below his ear, and another showing the actual surgical cut.

He posted: “Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast, reactive work on removing this basal cell carcinoma. Thank you! Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend,” he added. “I promise you it’s not a facelift! I would need a refund…”

Non-melanoma skin cancer is frequently straightforward to treat, according to NHS guidance. Official advice states: “It’s possible to reduce your risk of skin cancer by being careful in the sun—for example, by using sunscreen and reapplying it regularly.”

The disease typically develops gradually, though without treatment it may extend into nearby skin, muscle, and occasionally bone tissue.

Signs and symptoms to watch for

BCC can appear in various forms, including:

  • Shiny or waxy bumps: tiny, glossy lumps appearing pink, red, or white.
  • Scar-like flat areas: patches of pale, firm skin resembling scarring.
  • Persistent non-healing sores: wounds that repeatedly bleed, ooze, or form crusts.
  • Red, irritated patches: rough or scaly areas that may be itchy or tender.

Unlike melanoma, BCC rarely spreads to lymph nodes or distant organs, but early treatment is crucial to prevent local tissue damage. The prognosis is rarely life-threatening, though those who have been diagnosed are more likely to develop BCC again.

Risk factors.

Sun exposure is the leading cause of BCC, particularly cumulative exposure over a lifetime. Additional risk factors include:

  • Fair or sensitive skin that burns easily
  • History of sunburns, especially in childhood
  • Frequent use of tanning beds
  • Weakened immune system
  • Family or personal history of skin cancer

Prevention and treatment.

Preventing BCC involves protecting the skin from UV radiation:

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  • Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with high SPF daily
  • Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses
  • Seek shade during peak sunlight hours (remember, it can be sunny on cold days too)
  • Avoid tanning beds

Princess Andre looks even more like mum Katie Price after undergoing major change

Princess Andre has shared an update on her new look with her fans, and they are shocked by how much she looks like her model mum Katie Price after this one change

Princess Andre has stunned fans after unveiling a striking new look — and it’s got everyone saying that she’s the double of her famous mum, Katie Price.

The 18-year-old model and influencer showed off her freshly spray-dyed brunette hair in a TikTok video on Wednesday, while posing to Haven’s hit I Run.

Princess was wearing a cropped leopard print tank top and grey joggers as she showed off her darker locks. “I now wanna be brunette,” she captioned the post.

Fans flooded the comments comparing her to Katie, 47, who has been a brunette for a long time and looked very similar to how Princess does now when she was a teen herself.

One person wrote: “Look just like your beautiful mamma.” Another chimed in: “Katie in her young years wowwwwww!” A third gasped: “You are your mother’s double now!”

The makeover comes after an exciting few months for the Princess Diaries star, whose hit ITV reality show documented her journey into adulthood.

The first series followed Princess as she learned to drive, signed her first brand partnership, and made her catwalk debut at the Ibiza Fashion Festival.

While her dad Peter Andre, step-mum Emily and brother Junior were heavily featured in the show, Katie was notably absent after being “banned” from filming.

Despite not appearing on The Princess Diaries, Katie has publicly supported her daughter’s blossoming career, describing her as both her “best friend” and “the most amazing daughter”.

She recently said on The Katie Price Show podcast: “There is absolutely no rift between me and Princess. We get on like best friends, mother and daughter. Our personal life together is amazing.”

Katie also revealed that Princess had sent her a touching message about motherhood, which she shared with her followers on Instagram.

The message read: “I hope my mom never goes to bed thinking she failed as a mother, because I could write her a whole book about how amazing she’s been. I love you, mom.” Katie captioned the post: “Thank you gorgeous daughter @princess_andre.”

As The Princess Diaries prepares for its second series, producers have reportedly decided to focus solely on Princess rather than her parents. Both Pete and Emily are taking a step back.

A source told MailOnline: “Everyone just wants the best for Princess, and the show is her series after all. Now she’s 18, she can stand on her own two feet.”

Meanwhile, Princess continues to make her own mark on the entertainment world. While at the ITV Palooza event alongside her brother Junior, she revealed she’d love to follow in her parents’ footsteps and appear on I’m A Celebrity — the very show where Pete and Katie met two decades ago.

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“Mum and dad met on the show and then had us,” she said. “I’d love to do it, even though I’d be petrified for my life.” Junior quickly cautioned: “Maybe let’s not mention what we’re scared of.”

Lewis Burton’s heartbreaking vow to Caroline Flack in first message after she died

Lewis Burton doesn’t appear in the new Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth documentary – but it’s believed he will speak out to give his side of the story soon

Lewis Burton made a heartbreaking promise to Caroline Flack in his first public message following her tragic death.

The former tennis star told Caroline he would ‘get all the answers’ for her. Love Island host Caroline passed away on 15 February 2020 at the age of just 40 after taking her own life.

Posting on Instagram a day after the news broke, a heartbroken Lewis – who had been dating Caroline for seven months at the time she died – shared a photo of them on holiday with her arms wrapped around him and wrote: “My heart is broken, we had something so special.”

He continued: “I am so lost for words. I am in so much pain. I miss you so much. I know you felt safe with me. You always said I don’t think about anything else when I am with you. And I was not allowed to be there this time. I kept asking and asking.

“I will be your voice baby. I promise I will ask all the questions you wanted and I will get all the answers. Nothing will bring you back but I will try make you proud everyday.” He ended the post by with a broken heart emoji and the words: “I love you with all my heart.”

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The ex-professional tennis player was 27 when he began dating Caroline back in July 2019. Now 33, he is engaged to Lottie Tomlinson, the 27-year-old sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson. The couple are also parents to two children, a three-year-old son named Lucky who was born in August 2022 and 11-month-old daughter Flossie, who was born in January 2025.

As a new documentary about Caroline’s death and the court case leading up to it was aired on Disney+, Lewis has found his former relationship thrust back into the spotlight. He does not appear in the documentary, although the director and producer said Lewis was approached several times but declined to be interviewed.

Five years on from her suicide, Caroline’s heartbroken mother Christine Flack is seeking answers about her daughter’s death, which she believes could have been avoided.

It details the night of December 12, 2019, when Caroline and Lewis had been out drinking separately. They came back to her North London flat and went to bed. But an argument broke out when Caroline found texts from another woman on Lewis’ phone as he slept.

Caroline’s lawyer Paul Morris said Caroline tried to wake Lewis up by hitting him with his phone after her “worst fears” were confirmed. After noticing his head was bleeding, Lewis threatened to call police, which he later did. When they arrived Caroline had cut her own wrists and needed hospital treatment.

She was arrested and held in a cell but told she would only be given a caution. However, her mum Christine discovered a detective then appealed to the Crown Prosecution Service to push ahead with charges against Caroline, known as Carrie to her close friends and family.

It was the knowledge she would be charged with assault by beating – and being publicly branded a domestic abuser – that set Caroline, who already struggled with her mental health privately, off on a downwards spiral that ultimately ended in her tragic suicide when she learned the case would go to trial.

Now it’s believed Lewis will say something about his ex-girlfriend as he vowed to “clarify the situation” after the new documentary was released. In a statement on Instagram, Lewis said: “Out of respect, I’ve chosen to remain silent. However, the false accusations and online abuse directed toward me and my family has gone too far. I had hoped it would never come to this, but now I have no choice but to clarify the situation and share the truth.” Though he is yet to give more detail on his version of events.

*If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their site to find your local branch

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Katie Price takes another swipe at Peter Andre in furious parenting rant

Katie Price launched into a rant against those trying to dictate her children’s lives while failing to give her a say and taking away her ‘right’ as a mother

Katie Price appears to have taken yet another swipe at Peter Andre in her latest podcast. The former glamour model, 47, was speaking to her sister Sophie on their The Katie Price Show podcast when she went on a rant.

Despite not specifically naming her ex, who she met in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, her comments could indicate further fallout between the pair. They have had a number of high-profile fallouts, specifically when it comes to their kids, Junior and Princess.

Katie told her sister: “When you’ve got a child, right. I don’t know the right word, but say like with your kids. If you had someone dictating what your kids do and they won’t give you a say, it’s like taking your mother’s instinct. Your mother’s right.

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“It does hurt my feelings because I am their mother and I will also be their mother, regardless. People who make money off them will come and go, yet your mother will be there forever.”

Sister Sophie then jumped in and smirked as she asked: “Has mum actually said that to you before?” She then laughed as she let Katie respond.

The mum-of-five then said: “No, but it’s true.” Sophie agreed and echoed the sentiment.

The words come as Princess Andre’s The Princess Diaries was confirmed as being commissioned for a second series. The first offering saw Katie hit out at producers and Peter for not letting her be a part of it.

She slammed the decision to cut her from production despite her offering her support. Instead, Katie only had a brief phone cameo on the series, while singer Peter and new wife Emily were prominent throughout.

However, the couple have since reportedly pulled out of filming the second series of the reality TV show. Cameras follow the 18-year-old’s own rise to fame, from a fashion and beauty influencer to young businesswoman determined to make her own money away from her parent’s fame.

And it’s thought the latest series will see dad Peter, 52, and stepmum Emily, 36, step back from filming at their house in Surrey.

A source recently told MailOnline: “Pete and Emily will not feature in The Princess Diaries seasons two and three. It was discussed between him and Princess, and they decided as a family that it’s better for the show to focus on Princess alone, rather than her family life.

“Katie was obviously very hurt over not being asked to film alongside Princess for season one, and she caused a lot of drama and upset behind the scenes.No one wants Princess to feel caught between her two parents, so Pete has taken a massive step back, which he hopes will resolve many of the issues.

“Everyone just wants the best for Princess, and the show is her series after all, now she’s 18, she can stand on her own two feet.”

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Speaking out on her ‘ban’ at the time, Katie claimed she was “not allowed” to be on the show because of Princess’ management team. The organisation also represents Peter.

Ranvir Singh wows GMB viewers in flattering cord jumpsuit that ‘fits like a glove’

Ranvir Singh’s recent Good Morning Britain look has impressed viewers who say she looks ‘amazing’ in the flattering cord jumpsuit

Ranvir Singh has a seriously enviable style, always showing up in a chic and polished look. And her recent appearance on Good Morning Britain is no exception.

Drawing inspiration from the 1970s, Ranvir opted for a retro-style cord jumpsuit from Joe Browns. The Pixie Cord Jumpsuit is priced at £65 and has garnered Ranvir a lot of praise from GMB viewers.

With its belted waist and bootcut-leg, this jumpsuit cinches in the waist to create a figure-flattering silhouette, while also elongating the legs.

Not to mention the berry colour is perfect for the festive season. Whether paired with leather boots or chunky platform heels, this jumpsuit is such a versatile addition to your winter wardrobe.

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Plus, you can layer it under a roll-neck or knit jumper when the weather really drops. Ranvir isn’t the only fan of this jumpsuit either, with shoppers singing its praises on the Joe Browns website.

One shopper wrote, “I bought petite 14 and it fits like a glove. Love it.” While a second added, “Stylish and can be worn anywhere. Good fit, the petite size is a bonus….no need to shorten the legs!”.

A third commented, “Well made with great front zip, belt and pockets . Got the green one last year and decided to get the red this year. Fab colour, really on trend. Very flattering fit.”

However, one shopper critiqued the jumpsuit for being “too thick and bulky”.

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Ranvir isn’t the only daytime TV presenter whose style has been receiving a lot of love. Just last week, Susanna Reid was praised as the “lady in red” on Good Morning Britain in the chic Scarlet Red Crepe Belted Trim Collared Midi Dress from Love & Roses at Next.

Caroline Flack’s injury to Lewis Burton pictured – that sparked police charges

The head injury Caroline Flack was taken to court for inflicting on Lewis Burton, despite his decision not to press charges, has been revealed in the new Disney+ docu-series about her

A new Disney+ documentary, Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth, has reignited discussion around the tragic events leading up to the Love Island presenter’s death — including the head injury sustained by her boyfriend, Lewis Burton, which he later insisted he never wanted to take her to court over.

An image of Lewis’s injury is shown in the documentary. The tennis player can be seen parting his hair to show police a barely visible red mark on the top of his head, which is revealed in stark contrast to his claim that Caroline had “smashed him over the head with a lamp”.

The incident occurred in December 2019, after Lewis dialled 999 from Caroline’s London flat, telling operators she was “trying to kill him”.

Police arrived to find both covered in blood, though the majority of it turned out to be Caroline’s. She had self-harmed during the argument and spent 12 hours in the hospital receiving treatment for her own injuries.

Initially, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) advised that Caroline should be cautioned for the incident. However, the Metropolitan Police appealed this decision, arguing that a prosecution was in the public interest.

Caroline was subsequently charged with assault by beating — despite Lewis’s repeated pleas for the case to be dropped. In a now widely shared Instagram post, Lewis wrote: “Gutted I can’t spend Christmas with you. I want to repeat [that] I never pressed charges… I want this all to be over.”

During the inquest into Caroline’s death, it was revealed that Lewis had told officers he was asleep when Caroline struck him. He initially claimed she had used a lamp, then later said it could have been a fan or a mobile phone.

Caroline admitted to hitting him, saying she had done so with her phone in hand but never intended to hurt him. The injury was described in the police report as “minor” and did not require medical treatment.

Yet the case still went ahead as a “victimless prosecution”, which is a process authorities use when they believe dropping charges could put a victim at risk — even when that person no longer supports the case.

Caroline’s mother, Christine Flack, still maintains that her daughter was unfairly targeted because of her celebrity status. She spoke about the Metropolitan Police’s decision to prosecute in the Disney+ series, saying: “If it was an ordinary person, you wouldn’t have been bothered.”

Series producer Sophie Clayton-Payne confirmed that Lewis declined to take part in the documentary, despite being approached about it early on in the planning process.

“Everyone grieves differently,” she said. “Lewis has never spoken about this publicly, and we have a duty of care towards everyone involved.”

Christine added: “[Lewis has] gone on to have his life now…so I don’t think anyone had to be dragged back into this film. That’s not what it was about.”

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Caroline Flack took her own life in February 2020, weeks before she was due to stand trial. The CPS later apologised for mistakes in its handling of the case, though it continues to insist that she was not treated differently from any other defendant.

*If you are struggling with mental health, you can speak to a trained advisor from Mind mental health charity on 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk