On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, Gordon Ramsay posted a series of photos on Instagram expressing gratitude for people in his life. Starting with a selfie labeled "Things I'm thankful for," he shared images of his wife, calling her "My amazing wife," and his children, captioned as "My incredible kids." He also acknowledged "Great friends," showing pictures with Guy Fieri and David Beckham, and honored his baking mentors with a photo alongside fellow judges Carla Hall and Candace Nelson.
The final image in Ramsay's post featured Bobby Flay with a blunt caption that read, "Not him." This unexpected roast delighted Ramsay's followers, sparking amusement and reactions across social media. Fans and fellow chefs responded with laughter and playful comments, highlighting the ongoing, lighthearted rivalry between the two culinary stars.
Ramsay and Flay's friendly feud began in 2013 when Ramsay challenged Flay to a cook-off, which Flay declined. Despite the teasing, the two have maintained cordial interactions, including sharing a pizza together and catching up in a restaurant before a recent Super Bowl. Their rivalry is viewed as good-natured banter within the culinary world.
"We were sat in the same restaurant. We shared a pizza [and] had a good catch-up." — Gordon Ramsay on meeting Bobby Flay before the Super Bowl
Fans enjoyed the playful drama, with comments such as "The Bobby Flay roasting is so funny" and "The Bobby Flay plot twist took me out." Guy Fieri chimed in with a supportive "Happy Thanksgiving brutha!!" The humor and camaraderie among chefs resonated warmly with followers during the holiday.
Gordon Ramsay used his Thanksgiving platform to humorously reinforce his long-standing playful rivalry with Bobby Flay, delivering a blunt but friendly message that entertained fans and highlighted their culinary connection.