'Low Life' Gordon Ramsay

5 months ago 10th Jun 13:00

Gordon Ramsay has been branded a "new form of lowlife" by Australia's Prime Minister.

The outspoken TV chef was blasted by Kevin Rudd for comparing popular Australian presenter Tracy Grimshaw to a pig, suggesting she needed Botex injections and insinuating she was a lesbian during a promotional tour of the country.

The Prime Minister said: "I think I can describe his remarks as reflecting a new form of lowlife.

"I just drew breath when I saw the sort of stuff which was said about her, I just think that's off and offensive.

Tracy initially refused to respond to the remarks, but later poked fun at Gordon's marriage troubles - he was alleged to have cheated on wife Tana last year - and called him a "narcissist bully".

I wonder how many people would laugh if they were effectively described as an old ugly pig. Obviously Gordon thinks any woman who doesn't find him attractive must be gay. For the record, I don't and I'm not.

She added: "I wonder how many people would laugh if they were effectively described as an old ugly pig. Obviously Gordon thinks any woman who doesn't find him attractive must be gay. For the record, I don't and I'm not."

The chef - whose original comments came during an appearance on the 'Good Food and Wine Show' in Melbourne - has now apologised.

His spokesperson said: "Gordon was giving a live cooking demonstration last weekend in front of a large and boisterous audience.

"His comments relating to Tracy Grimshaw, who had interviewed Gordon the previous evening, were off the cuff and in response to heckling from the audience.

"His intention was to make a joke and indeed he did raise a big laugh at the time.

"However, with hindsight he realises that his comments were inappropriate and offensive, and he has unreservedly apologised both to her and anybody else who may have been upset."

Gordon had originally defended his remarks, saying they had been "blown out of context".