Ramsay has skin cancer removed as Hell's Kitchen eyed for UK return

Gordon Ramsay has revealed he underwent surgery to remove a form of skin cancer and is reportedly preparing to revive his UK television series Hell's Kitchen next year while exploring plans to open restaurants under the show's name in Britain. The 58 year old chef shared images of a stitched wound on Instagram on Saturday and warned followers to wear sunscreen, while industry insiders say he is in talks to bring the cooking competition back to ITV and to expand the Hell's Kitchen dining brand to the UK market.

Ramsay posted a photograph of stitches beneath his ear with a message thanking the medical team who treated him. He wrote, "Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this Basal Cell Carcinoma, thank you!" He added a warning about sun protection and a wry aside, "Please don't forget your sunscreen this weekend. I promise you it's not a face lift! I'd need a refund." Followers and colleagues responded with messages of support and praise for his decision to have the lesion removed promptly.

Medical authorities describe basal cell carcinoma as the most common form of skin cancer, typically developing on...