Gordon Ramsay Targeted Again by Swatting at Bel Air Home

Gordon Ramsay's Bel Air residence was targeted by swatting on Monday morning, the second time in five months that the celebrity chef has faced a false emergency call prompting a heavily armed police response.

A 911 caller alleged that Ramsay had shot his brother and nephew, was armed with a black revolver, and was under the influence of heroin. The claim prompted Los Angeles police to dispatch officers to the Bel Air property at about 8:00 a.m. local time. An officer arrived and spoke with Ramsay's personal assistant, and the scene was deemed a swatting hoax. Ramsay was overseas and unaware of the incident unfolding outside his home.

The incident marks the second time in five months that the residence has been targeted by a hoax. In April, police responded to reports of gunfire at the property; investigators later said there was no crime or threat, and neighbors observed the scene as a non-incident. Authorities said the episode was consistent with a swatting attack, a dangerous trend in which hoax information is sent to emergency services to draw a rapid and massive response to a target's home.

Swatting has affected a wide range of prominent figures in recent years, with many high-profile cases prompting investigations by police departments. The hoax exploits vulnerabilities around private residences and can put residents, visitors, and responding officers at risk.

Ramsay, known for Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares, has faced other public health and personal news in recent months. He announced treatment for basal cell carcinoma, a non-melanoma form of skin cancer, and thanked health workers for their efforts. In a social media post, he urged fans to protect their skin with sunscreen and to seek medical advice if changes appear on the skin.

A representative for Ramsay declined to comment when approached by Daily Mail. Police said the details in this case align with a swatting incident, and a probe has been launched to identify those responsible. Ramsay, whose international schedule often keeps him abroad, will likely be updated via his public channels when he returns.

The latest hoax underscores the ongoing challenge for law enforcement in preventing swatting and protecting public figures who often reveal personal lives publicly through television and social media.