“I thought he was really arrogant”: Tana Ramsay says what few dare about Gordon

Lights, drama, and a dash of real talk: "Being Gordon Ramsay" debuts on Netflix for a proper deep dive into the chef’s notorious world. If you reckon Gordon Ramsay’s life is all F-words and food, think again. This series is peeling back the kitchen door, serving up the unfiltered energy of his home life, his pursuit of excellence, and his famously fiery attitude. But it's not just Gordon in the spotlight—Tana Ramsay, his partner since 1996 and mother of their six children, steps up and shares her side of the chaos, calling her husband:

“really arrogant, really full of himself… He really irritated me”.

A closer look at family, flaws, and the price of ambition

Gordon Ramsay grew up stitched into hardship. Far from the glamour of his £180 million food empire, he opens up about “making sure everything is perfect”, a relentless drive fuelled by tough memories. The docuseries doesn’t shy away from the messy stuff: the alcohol struggles in his family, a father he felt alienated from, and a brother battling his own addictions.

“My father once called me a snob. I said no, ‘I’m definitely not a snob, I just want to get out of the shit I was born into’,” admits Gordon with a raw honesty rarely glimpsed on TV.

Zoom out from the kitchen and it’s Tana—never one to sugarcoat—who gives the audience a taste of what living with Gordon is really like. In her words:

Tana Ramsay: “I thought he was really arrogant, really full of himself… He really irritated me.”

Yet, the irritation turned into partnership, and eventually a sprawling family with six kids sprawling across their own journeys, heartaches, and victories.

Weddings, absences, and those rare parental tears

The latest family headline? Holly Ramsay’s turbulent wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty. Their nuptials, celebrated on the 27th of December, grabbed media attention—not least because Adam’s parents were missing, having publicly fallen out with their son. But Adam opened up:

"'I had both parents in tears, which is always a good sign.”

It’s a poignant episode for the Ramsays, showing both the messiness and affection binding the clan together.

Yet, family glory is complicated. Gordon himself admits:

“I wasn’t a bad dad the first time round, I just wasn’t there as much.”

It’s the arrival of their youngest, Oscar and Jesse James, that gave him a second chance at presence, attempting somehow to balance global fame and fatherhood for real. Even as the spotlight intensifies, the family’s relationships come under more scrutiny—often revealing a softer side of Ramsay the world rarely gets to see.

Their network also extends deep into British celebrity circles. Gordon’s close friendship with David Beckham is celebrated when the chef reads out a heartfelt note from David and Victoria Beckham at Holly’s wedding. Mentors get their due, too—Ramsay’s admiration for Marco Pierre White runs as a red thread through his story.

New businesses, big birthdays, and family firsts

As cameras roll, Gordon isn’t slowing down. The show doubles up as a backstage pass to his five new restaurants atop London’s 22 Bishopsgate tower—a testament to tenacity and vision. Meanwhile, personal milestones loom: Gordon’s sixtieth birthday is right around the corner in November, followed by the couple’s thirtieth wedding anniversary in December. Through all the professional highs, what shines this time is his push to be a better dad, determined not to repeat the mistakes of his own upbringing.

With all the action, emotion still finds a way. Tana shares how welcoming Adam into their family “came very naturally”, adding:

“Holly is absolutely besotted with George, which makes it even better.”

The Ramsays may be large, loud, and sometimes bruised by public scandals, but their resolve to stick together stands out at every turn.

Behind the scenes, a different Gordon

Through Netflix’s lens, the public’s hard-as-nails chef is given a human dimension. Beyond the brand, the tirades, and the empire, viewers are shown his regrets, longing to rewrite old wrongs, and an empathy for his children that rarely makes the headlines. As “Being Gordon Ramsay” makes waves, will audiences rethink what it really means to be the man—or the family—behind the kitchen pass?

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Tana Ramsay opens up on ‘irritating’ and ‘arrogant’ husband Gordon