All Stories FeedTracy Grimshaw’s right of reply
Tracy Grimshaw responded to comments by Gordon Ramsay last night opening A Current Affair with a sterling editorial in which she admitted to being “absolutely miserable.”
“I have no idea what prompted his outburst,” she said, “which continued yesterday and again today.
“We’ve not spoken and I have not responded until now.”
Responding to his publicist’s “damage control” comments, Grimshaw clarified that she has no relationship with the outspoken chef.
“We have no relationship at all. I’ve played along with him in interviews because it’s entertaining and that’s my job. But I walk away afterwards and I don’t think about him again.”
Grimshaw said she respected a request to not question Ramsay about his private life.
“But it appears with Ramsay respect is a one way street.”
Grimshaw said she was hurt by the comments, supposedly funny, when likened to an ‘old, ugly pig.’
“How is that funny, exactly? And worse, it’s not even witty.”
In her succinctly worded response Tracy Grimshaw said she considered not responding at all, but that bullying had to be addressed.
“He made some very clear and uninformed comments about (my private life). Obviously Gordon Ramsay thinks that any woman who doesn’t find him attractive must be gay. For the record, I don’t. And I’m not.”
Due to Ramsay’s high profile, the exchanges have already begun to attract press coverage in the UK and the US, as have last night’s comments.
Grimshaw’s classy performance follows her editorialising on the Matthew Johns / NRL scandal and an interview for which she was widely praised.
Although ACA trails Today Tonight nationally, it is forthright performances like this which will see it and Grimshaw win renewed respect. Seven meanwhile is sending Matt White to Dancing with the Stars.
Still, none of this has been about chasing ratings so much as right of reply to Ramsay’s apparently unprovoked sense of humour.
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I totally agree with Ads comments on the 10th of June—>> she has finally gotten what she deserves. Tracey never smiles and always act as a judge and Jury when no one realy wants to know her opinions as a reporter she has to keep those to herself. Tracey always acts mean and unkind even degrading to all whom she interviews or comes in contact with and is not a pleasant personality.. Yes she looks like a pig, so technically Ramsay was not wrong!!
Is this gonna be a weekly thing? Is this gonna happen every time somebody says something about her?
In addition, those who cheer Ramsey most likely think of Jerry Springer as a god.
Ramsey’s chronic and progressively debilitating behaviour has gotten the best of him. His reputation, as a chef, has always been on the back burner, to his ill-mannered personality. My issue is with a network that would ignore the societal damage this boor would cause, and did cause, for the sake of what amounts to nothing more than revenue generating shock television of the worst sort. Granted, Ramsey, in my opinion, is a sociopath, but a network that would exploit this type of talentless spew for the sake of financial gain has no regard for the decency of society on a much greater level.
@ Ads – lets hope one day someone lays into your wife / mother / partner / daughter in front of 3,000 people and then we will see how damn funny you think it is then.
Whether you like Tracy or not is besides the point – this ‘man’ stood up in public and launched a disgusting tirade against someone who had done nothing to provoke him and then tried to pretend it was all a big joke. Media personality being attacked or not it is just unacceptable.
I am soooo sick and tired of the ‘I’ts Cool to be Cruel’ culture running rampant through this country. I’m not religious by any means but ‘do unto others’ is still a worthy piece of advice.
If Gorden Was a true joke, he’d be able to laugh off jokes made about him. But seeing as he has no tolerance for that, he is, as Tracy put it, a bully.
I find it shocking that people are trying to justify Ramsay’s behaviour, People complain about the level of bullying in schools and then justify one adult bullying another as a joke. What kind of example do we want to set?
Never liked Ramsey, can’t believe millions use to watch his shows. Two things could happen now. Nine gets rid of Ramsey and all his shows….or they exploit the situation and use it to promote his shows to get people watching him again. I hope they do us all a favour and get rid of him, but it’s Nine so i’m sceptical.
To all the people saying Ramsay is a joker and we should just accept what he said as a joke. Why doesn’t he make disparaging remarks about his wife. Only a loser attacks someone like Tracey and then cowardly backs away from it. I dare you Gordo say a few things about the wifey next time. What kind of woman accepts your crap anyway, obviously a fool of which Grimshaw is not.
And to 9, if your really want to make a point about Ramsay ban his show from your network. That will teach him. That will also make a statement as to whether your reaction is about what he said or just a grab at some more ratings.
I think old Ramsay made a very good observation, she is a mole and looks like a pig. Anyone that watches, let alone participates in that drivel of a show deserves a barade of indignation. Says a lot about the ’support’ she is receiving.
Good on ya Ramsay, i’ll be eating at your resteraunt tonight
Seriously, most of the ppls who are in support of ramsay must be a bastard or really really mean women, because no one would feel funny if they are being described as a pig at the same time as a lesbian unless they have no brain or dignity. ramsay has been a total ass to every single woman he met, and god he’s not funny, to hear someone say the word: f******* n s**t so much wouldn’t be funny. he doesnt have any humour sense, whatever he did should not be considered as humour but sex discrimination, i vote for him to get the F*** off Australia and off our f****** TV! TY. and srsly, Tracy has done the right thing, a celebrity gets his/her status by getting public support, so far he has been abusing it all to undermine woman, he’s just a a****** really.
Having now seen the footage of Ramsay’s alleged tirade against Grimshaw, all I can say is…
WTF??
All the things that ACA and other media is claiming he said.. well, he simply didn’t.
I call Publicity Stunt on this one. And once again say shame, ACA, shame.
I can’t believe most Australians have swallowed this feud hook, line & sinker.
Before last night I had already changed my opinion about who I sided with, first Gordon, then Tracy. Now after I saw last nights segment on ACA, you can tell by the end of that report it was a setup right from the start last week.
Ramsey ends up bagging out most of the female staff he encounters, & even by the last interaction with the female ACA reporter, you can tell that its so cringeworthy that its an absolute setup. I bet the ACA producers are p***ing themselves laughing at most of us.
Suck it up princess! your a journalist and your gonna come across people you dont like or who will insult you – deal with it and do your job – don’t like it leave! simple.
As a woman I think Tracey should lighten up, Gordon is just being a joker? I remember when we aussie’s had a sense of humour? Also he is trying to protect his wife from further hurt by noy wanting to talk about his affair,the femlae he reportly had this affair with is certainly making a killing from it.Shame on us if we can’t be more liberal and see a sham for what it is. You the media have made or destroyed peoples careers by pushing your point of view on the public. I’m sorry if the majority of Aussies agree with your point of view.Because where I lilve you are innocent till proven guilty. Maybe you guys should remember that!
As a womwn I think Tracey should lighten up Gordon is just being a joker? I remember when we aussie’s had a sense of humour? Also he is trying to protect his wife from further hurt! Shame on us if we can’
““How is that funny, exactly? And worse, it’s not even witty.” – Tracy Grimshaw
Actually, I sure Grimshaw would be even more offended it was witty.
Tracy was classy in her response to Ramsays comments,she was right too stand up to a bully like him,and l dont believe she did it for ratings.He is one of the rudest guys ive ever seen on tv,and l hope australia doesnt air anymore of his shows…crawl back in your hole Ramsay.
Gordon looks to me a very tormented soul. Anyone noticed when people are misserable they dish out misery? He most probably uses drugs to cope with his inadequaces. He always appears very agitated.
I hope one day he finds peace of mind.
And tonights ACA (Tuesday) the story continues…
Sounds like someone needs to get over themselves. Seriously, what kind of host devotes two and a half minutes of a current affairs program to airing their own dirty laundry? Her level of self indulgence is sickening. The whole display was sickening. All this talk of her response being “classy” is absolute nonsense – she sounds like a petulant schoolgirl, and misusing her position in this way is the epitome of trash journalism.
I am proud of Tracey’s fightback. She has dignity and does her job well, hence why she is so popular. Ramsey is just a horrid piece of male an insult to our male race. Go home Ramsey, your behaviour and language is not welcomed here!! Go Tracey, you are our hero!!
Good on ya Tracy! I never watch ACA and don’t plan to but what a dignified response to such an unnecessarily hideous rant from Gordon Ramsay. No wonder he doesn’t rate any more – who wants to watch a mean, tired, sexist, derogatory fart?
is it just me or does this smell a bet of 7 gets a story over weekend 9 was chasing about sharkis co so 9 and ramsay stir up a story?
She really gave it to him and I was thrilled. He’s an a**hole who thinks he can get away with anything. He embarrassed her and was completely rude; she had every right to retort back and she did in great style. I love that she pulled up his publicist who said they were great friends. She was very honest and I respect her very much for having the guts to stand up to a complete wanker. Well done, Tracy.
@Roby: One thing that gets me about Gordan Ramsey is that he’s happy to dish out criticism and make fun of others, but when it comes to making fun of him, he can’t take it.
I say , fair enough Gorden if you want to degrade other human beings, but be prepared for others to do the same to yourself. Yet, he himself has asked no one to ask him about an issue that humiliates him (his marital situation).
I’m not saying I agree with the eye for an eye policy, but people have a right to use it.
Tracy was simply commenting on a media matter, that’s what ACA is about.
channel 9 publicity department working overtime..wink wink..nudge nudge…
Tracey Grimshaw you are a disgrace to Australian television as you have misused your role as a news reporter for a desperate grab of ratings and for your own smelly personal issues! I will never watch your joke of a show based on sensationalism trash journalism ever again!!! The ‘Today’ show has also proven that you can’t touch one of ours as they have all as well closed ranks behind Tracey’s behind in support! They all together need to bow their heads in shame together with the crew from the ABC, but at least they knew when to give up! This current trash television will be in our faces at least until midday tomorrow unfortunately. I know what you are thinking? Ok, I won’t watch Tracey’s attempt at an informative program … anymore or the Today show for that matter. Instead I will attempt to use my time more productively, like training for a triathlon or learning how to cook a four course meal for 2! Gordon has at least given something back to society. Well Tracey you still have time left to do the same! Go to the Gym and retire from television all together! And while you are there you can take the one they so call ‘Rove’ as well with you and together do something for this nation… P@%S Off!!! We can clearly see what you are worth out of 10, nothing / zero, sorry, no Michelin Star for you!
Such a classy and dignified response from Tracey – she’s Nine’s best journo and one of the best in the country – shame they can’t beef up ACA to match her credentials.
Ramsay was being far too kind. Grimshaw makes me ill.
old grimace felt miserable did she? i guess she’s tasted what she puts people through most nights of the week. fronting a show which bullies people and edits the hell out of footage to get the desired result of humiliating them for entertainment.
luckily for grimace, unlike her victims, she can give herself the right of reply and acts like a petulant child when the blow back hits. being in the public eye she should have a hide thicker than this, one more akin to her leathery old skin.
Do I really care? No. I don’t watch Ramsey and I also don’t watch ACA. There’s too much fuss about this subject to propel 2 people ahead that perhaps don’t deserve it.
Gordon Ramsy is not a nice person at all. I can’t believe the comments he said. I’m glad tracy cleared things up, and I think noone deserves the kind of treatment she got.
This is all a much bigger deal than it has to be. We all know what Ramsay’s mouth is like.
Tracy might have earned some respect from this issue, but essentially she is still fronting a program that doesn’t command a great deal of respect at all.
Very classy and dignified response from Tracy. Hopefully this will end what little fascination Australia still has with Ramsay.
I may not like Tracy, but Ramsay had no right saying what he did and he is just a bully. He just like’s to use shock tactics hence all his outburst and language that is his clam to stardom
Neon Kitten – I’m not sure your comment is really justified. Yes, Ramsay made those comments in a forum which had an audience of just a few thousand people (not a few hundred as you suggest), however he would have known that would have likely been media and news journalists there to report on his performance and on him generally. While his comments were made in front of a few thousand people directly therefore, he would have known they would have been relayed to a few million.
You suggest that a proper journalist would have had Ramsay back on camera and confronted him about it. How do you know 9 and ACA didn’t approach Ramsay to appear on the program again? In any event, I think Grimshaw’s editorial reply was “proper journalism”. She addressed Ramsay’s comments in an intelligent and honest way and she showed the professionalism and integrity that we have come to respect her for.
So Ramsay makes some (admittedly, typically cheeky) remarks at a cooking session attended by a few hundred people, and Grimshaw’s “right of reply” is to an audience of millions?
A proper journalist wanting to set the record straight would have gotten Ramsay back on camera and confronted him about it.
But this is ACA, and Grimshaw, as the show’s representative, has zero right to preach about ethics and respect for private life. Nine might be trying to pitch Grimshaw as the “serious journalist” that’s going to fix ACA, but let’s face it, the show is the same old pig swill it’s been for years.
Karma’s a bitch.
here here tracey grimshaw. you are fabulous. i agree 110% with everything that david has said there. cant wait for the day when aca smashed the crap of tt.
and why did she start calling him names? Quite child like I think. She stooped to his level. Tracy needs to retire.
Tracy, you are a beautiful and talented lady.
You have worked hard and long to be who and what you are and I’m sure you will be supported by the Australian public.
These days I don’t watch A Current Affair very often and never watch G Ransey because he’s a foul mouthed control freak and a coward.!!
Good Luck Tracy
I really like Tracey Grimshaw. I know that changing the focus of ACA will not necessarily bring in viewers but it would make it a more respected program.
ACA need to shift the program from fluff editorial pieces on grocery brands/price savings etc and move back into issues affecting the general publics day to life, issues that are wide-spread in the community and hard hitting journalism like we have seen Tracey is capable of.
This is a case of Nine biting the hand that feeds it, as it’ll badly damage ratings of their Gordon Ramsay TV shows they air, which before this were experiencing Aus rating declines anyway.
So I guess he won’t be welcome on ACA again and I don’t blame Tracy. So much for Ramsay making a comeback on ch9…
I must say, as someone who has had trouble watching or respecting Tracy G for many years, I did watch last night and was impressed by what she had to say. Much respect.
And as for Ramsay, what a complete a**hole.
I think we know who’s the pig Tracy. Good on you.
Tracy was amazing. I have a newfound respect for her. Gordon is a tool. I wont be bothering with his restaurant when it opens in Melbourne
The trouble with this show and TGs role is that it is normally the purveyor of total crap journalism and TV and as soon as a bit of stick is thrown the other way, we get a moralising editorial.
Haha this is massively ironic. Channel Nine and ACA have received so much leverage so far out of Gordon’s brashness and the way the ‘controversial’ chef tears strips off people in his TV shows, but suddenly when it’s you on the receiving end – ohh nooo he’s an arrogant narcissist.
But at the same time, Tracy did this reply well and with some style. Good on her.
It was a fabulous retort, she was calm, controlled and classy…all those things Ramsay is not.