Celebrity chef and television icon Gordon Ramsay, known for his fiery temper and notoriously colorful language in the kitchen, has revealed in a recent interview that his youngest son, Oscar, is already taking after him in more ways than one. While most toddlers are still learning how to form basic words like “mama” or “dada,” little Oscar has apparently jumped straight to the more… colorful parts of the English language.
Yes, you read that right. According to Ramsay, his nine-month-old son’s first words were laced with the kind of language that made Gordon a global sensation — and occasionally the bane of television censors. Ramsay shared the hilarious yet eyebrow-raising revelation while appearing on a British talk show, and fans couldn’t get enough. When asked about life at home with Oscar, his youngest of five children, the Hell’s Kitchen star laughed before admitting, “He’s already started talking, which is great — but his first word? Not ‘mum,’ not ‘dad’… he said ‘s**t’!”
Gordon Ramsay, now 58, is the proud father of five children with his wife, Tana Ramsay: Megan, twins Holly and Jack, Matilda (often called Tilly), and little Oscar, who was born in April 2023. Ramsay has frequently shared snippets of his family life on social media, where Oscar has already become something of a star in his own right. With his platinum-blond hair and permanent scowl, fans have long joked that he’s a “mini Gordon.”
But now, it seems Oscar is inheriting more than just his dad’s intense expressions — he’s also absorbing the chef’s infamous vocabulary. “Look, I try to tone it down at home,” Gordon explained. “But I work in a kitchen, and kitchens are… expressive environments. Sometimes things slip out. Apparently, he’s been listening.” It didn’t take long for the internet to weigh in on the revelation. Twitter (or X) exploded with reactions ranging from amusement to mock outrage. “Of course Gordon Ramsay’s baby’s first word was a swear,” one user wrote. “It was inevitable.” Another chimed in, “Oscar didn’t choose the kitchen life. The kitchen life chose him.”’
Even celebrity friends joined the banter. Jamie Oliver teased, “Looks like I need to send over a swear jar, mate,” while Nigella Lawson commented on the “inevitability of nature over nurture in the Ramsay household.” Of course, not everyone found it cute. Some parenting experts weighed in with concerns about young children picking up inappropriate language early on.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, a child psychologist based in London, told the Daily Mail, “Children are like sponges in their early developmental stages. If they’re hearing certain words often, they will begin to mimic them — not because they understand the meaning, but because they observe the emotional impact those words create.” Still, Ramsay isn’t the first celebrity parent to find themselves in this situation. Stars like Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard, and even Chrissy Teigen have shared tales of their toddlers blurting out swear words in public. Despite the headlines, Ramsay is known for being a deeply devoted dad. Though his on-screen persona is all bark and very little patience, those who know him personally — and longtime fans — often remark on his softer side at home.
In past interviews, Ramsay has spoken about teaching his children the value of hard work and resilience. He famously does not spoil his kids with the luxuries that come with his fortune. “They don’t sit in first class,” he once said. “They haven’t worked hard enough to afford it.” And when it comes to discipline? “I’m tough, but fair,” he says. “And I love them to bits.” Perhaps Oscar’s early vocabulary slip is just one of those funny, unfiltered parenting moments — a rite of passage in a high-energy, no-nonsense household. And one that, frankly, fits the Ramsay brand a little too well.
While it’s safe to say Oscar’s first words have made headlines, fans are eagerly watching to see how he continues to grow into his personality. Will he follow in his father’s footsteps as a chef? Or maybe become the world’s youngest food critic? Ramsay jokes, “If he starts shouting at his porridge for being undercooked, then we’re really in trouble.” One thing is for sure — Oscar won’t be a quiet child. And with Gordon Ramsay as his role model, we wouldn’t expect anything less.
