Walz was alleged to be appearing in a special episode of the reality cooking show to highlight local food sourcing and sustainability.

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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay called Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz a “woke creep” and threw him off his TV series “Hell’s Kitchen.”

A rumor surfaced in early September 2024 that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay kicked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz off his reality TV cooking competition series “Hell’s Kitchen.” This rumor gained traction on social media, particularly on a Facebook page called The Patriots Network, which posted a meme Sept. 4 claiming Ramsay threw Walz — Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election — off the reality show and called him a “woke creep.”

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As of this writing, the post had received 2,400 reactions and nearly 800 comments, with users sharing varying opinions on the political implications of the alleged incident. “No matter what you think of the candidates, your vote should be with the person who will protect the constitution of the United States and we know who will do that!!!!Trump/Vance2024!” wrote one. “Gordon can go back to Europe, mad [sic] his millions in the States. Can’t cook a scrambled egg to save his life,” another added.

The pinned comment under the post linked to an article on SpacexMania.com that recounted the purported incident:

Gordon Ramsay Calls Tim Walz A ‘Woke Creep’, Throws Him Out Of Hell’s Kitchen

In a fiery, dramatic showdown that left reality TV fans on the edge of their seats, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay reportedly threw Minnesota Governor Tim Walz out of his popular show Hell’s Kitchen, labeling the politician a “woke creep” after a brief but disastrous stint in the kitchen. Ramsay, known for his no-nonsense attitude and colorful vocabulary, wasted no time booting Walz from the competition after what some are calling one of the most bizarre cooking debacles in the show’s history.

It all started when Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota and a self-proclaimed foodie, appeared as a guest on Hell’s Kitchen as part of a special episode meant to raise awareness about local food sourcing and sustainability. Ramsay, never one to shy away from a challenge, thought it might be “interesting” to see how a politician would fare under the pressure of his notoriously chaotic kitchen environment.

The article claimed that the Minnesota governor cooked tofu Wellington, his vegetarian take on the classic beef Wellington dish. Upon being presented with the dish, Ramsay allegedly yelled at Walz, “I’ve had enough of this woke nonsense! You can’t even cook a proper Wellington, and you want to talk about saving the planet? You’re a woke creep, and you’re RUINING my kitchen!”

However, this item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. The story originated from SpacexMania.com, a website that describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature, as follows:

Please note that the article under the category “SATIRE” are satirical in nature and are not meant to be taken seriously. These articles are meant to be humorous and are often entirely made up. We make no claim that the information presented in these articles is true or accurate.

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We understand that some readers may be unfamiliar with satire and may not understand that these articles are not meant to be taken at face value. It is the responsibility of the reader to discern the intent of these articles and to understand that they are not presented as factual news.

In addition, The Patriots Network Facebook page where the post appeared also had a disclaimer, which read:

The Patriots Network is a Network of Satire and Parody affiliated with SpacexMania.com

Aside from the disclaimers, in the top-left corner of the Facebook meme, a “Rated Satire” badge was clearly visible.

Further, a Google search of credible news outlets revealed no reports or coverage of the incident or the quotes attributed to Ramsay, further confirming SpacexMania.com fabricated the story.

Snopes has addressed similar satirical claims about Ramsay ejecting people from his Hell’s Kitchen restaurants, including former NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas and celebrity lovebirds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.