Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay made headlines once again when reports emerged that he asked Whoopi Goldberg to leave his Las Vegas restaurant. The incident occurred last night when Goldberg and her group arrived at Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen restaurant for dinner.
Eyewitnesses reported that Ramsay seemed in a bad mood from the start of the evening. He apparently glared at Goldberg upon her arrival and muttered something under his breath.
Upon being seated, Ramsay approached the group and requested to see their IDs. When Goldberg questioned the need for IDs, Ramsay retorted, “Because I don’t want any underage diners in my restaurant.”
Goldberg, aged 65, understandably took offense to this remark and requested to speak with the manager. However, Ramsay refused to accommodate her request.
Eyewitnesses claim Ramsay physically escorted Goldberg out of the restaurant, hurling insults at her along the way. Despite attempts from Goldberg’s entourage to intervene, Ramsay was unyielding in his actions.
Ramsay later defended his actions, asserting his right to refuse service to anyone. He criticized Goldberg, describing her as a “has-been actress” whose presence would detract from the restaurant’s atmosphere.
The incident has provoked outrage on social media, with many calling for a boycott of Ramsay’s restaurants. While Goldberg has yet to publicly address the matter, sources close to her suggest she is contemplating legal action against Ramsay.
Meanwhile, Ramsay appears to be embracing the controversy, sharing photos with other celebrities on social media with captions like “No has-beens allowed!” Whether Ramsay’s remarks are genuine or merely a publicity stunt remains uncertain, but it underscores his unwavering self-assurance.
