Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Ramsay’s Swear Words Break UK Broadcast Rules | Entertainment and Celebrity News
Description
Gordon Ramsay’s “Food Stars USA” hit a snag when Ofcom flagged it for airing offensive language before 9 AM — despite bleeped-out swear words, the subtitles still showed “f” and “fing.” ITV blamed a human error from an outdated version of the show, but Ofcom called it a serious breach, citing strict rules against such language before the 9 PM watershed. This isn’t the first time Ramsay’s fiery, foul-mouthed persona has stirred controversy — even sparking talk of a ban in Australia back in 2008. The incident underscores the messy reality of broadcast compliance, especially when subtitling and timing collide.
Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/37a2e621c18f7294