Gordon Ramsay’s humble pie after telling-off from mum

"Stupid": chef Gordon Ramsay

Ramsay, who caused anger after comparing Australian TV presenter Tracy Grimshaw to a pig, went on air last night to say sorry.

"It was stupid and careless. But it was not there to hurt in any way."

Admitting that his remarks at a cooking show in Melbourne last week had upset Grimshaw, Ramsay added: "I've had my mum on the phone this morning.

When your mum rings you and it's a b******ing on the phone, you get the picture.

She was disgusted and she wanted to know what happened."

Ramsay said he now wants to make a "face-to-face" apology to Grimshaw.

"Humble pie is something I'll eat the rest of my life," he added.