On Thanksgiving Day, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay surprised fans with a warm and unusually gentle holiday message across his social media platforms. Posting a photo filled with festive autumn colors, Ramsay wrote:
“Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in America 🦃
Here’s a few people I’m thankful for 🙏”
The short but heartfelt message quickly went viral, garnering thousands of likes and comments within minutes—proof of how beloved the British chef is among American audiences.
A Softer Side Fans Love to See
Known for his fiery personality on Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, Ramsay’s calm, grateful Thanksgiving post once again reminded fans of the softer side he often reserves for his family and close friends.
According to people close to the chef, Thanksgiving has become one of Ramsay’s favorite American holidays, especially since he spends so much time filming in the U.S. for shows like:
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Next Level Chef
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MasterChef
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Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas
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Kitchen Nightmares (revival)
His message this year felt even more personal, as he highlighted people he’s “thankful for” — hinting at colleagues, longtime crew members, and, of course, his family.
Who Made Gordon Ramsay’s ‘Thankful For’ List?
While Ramsay didn’t tag anyone directly in his caption, fan speculation spread instantly. Many believe he was referring to:
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Tana Ramsay, his wife, who has been by his side for 26 years.
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Tilly Ramsay, who often joins her father in viral cooking clips.
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His culinary teams across the U.S., especially the groups running his restaurants in Vegas, Atlantic City và Boston.
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The contestants and judges he works with on MasterChef and Next Level Chef.
Fans joked that even his Hell’s Kitchen “red team” might have earned a spot on the list—at least “the ones who didn’t burn the scallops.”
Fan Reactions: “Wholesome Gordon Is the Best Gordon”
The comment section became a celebration of its own:
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“Gordon being sweet on Thanksgiving? We love character development.”
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“Happy Thanksgiving, Chef! Thanks for the inspiration every year.”
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“I hope you didn’t yell at the turkey.”
American fans especially appreciated the gesture, with many responding that Ramsay’s holiday message had “made their Thanksgiving morning.”
A Tradition Fans Hope Will Continue
This isn’t the first time Ramsay has sent a Thanksgiving message, but this year’s post feels particularly meaningful. With 2025 marking a major expansion of his restaurant empire and multiple prime-time shows returning, Gordon Ramsay has more reasons than ever to show gratitude.
And if the viral reaction is anything to go by, fans will be waiting for his Thanksgiving greetings again next year.
