Gordon Ramsay experienced a humorous and sharp retort from pop star Charli XCX during a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show on the BBC. The renowned chef, aged 59, was appearing on the programme to promote his new Netflix documentary, Being Gordon Ramsay, when the conversation turned to how his daughters have been influenced by Charli XCX's hit album Brat.
A Playful Exchange on Live Television
When host Graham Norton inquired about how Ramsay's daughters—Megan, 27, Holly, 26, and Tilly, 24—have embraced the energetic and rebellious spirit of the Brat album, Ramsay remarked that they had developed "attitude in abundance" along with "loud volume." He added with a laugh, "I think the older you get, the lower you want the volume."
Charli XCX, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, swiftly responded to the chef, who is famous for his fiery demeanour on reality shows like Hell's Kitchen and Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares. She quipped, "I mean, I feel like they could have got that from you, though, let's be honest." Ramsay burst into laughter, conceding, "You're right," while Norton humorously noted, "It's been Brat kitchen, for some time."
The Success and Impact of the Brat Album
Brat achieved global success upon its release in June 2024, sparking the viral cultural phenomenon known as "Brat Summer." The album received nine Grammy nominations, winning three awards, and Charli XCX secured five Brit Awards, including Songwriter of the Year, Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Dance Act, and Song of the Year for a version of her track "Guess" featuring Billie Eilish.
Despite this acclaim, the 33-year-old star, who also appears in the new film The Moment, revealed that she initially believed the album might end her career. In a November 2025 interview on Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop podcast, Charli XCX shared, "I actually made this record being like, 'OK, I'm just going to do this one for me. Maybe I'm going to get dropped by my label and that's fine'. That was kind of the headspace that I was in."
Her follow-up project, the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell's film Wuthering Heights, is currently topping the album charts, demonstrating her continued influence in the music industry.
Gordon Ramsay's Documentary and Critical Reception
Meanwhile, Gordon Ramsay is the focus of the Netflix documentary series Being Gordon Ramsay, a six-part programme that follows his family life and the opening of a new restaurant in London. However, reviews have been mixed, with some critics suggesting the show functions more as promotional material than a deep dive into his career.
In a review for The Independent, Nick Hilton criticised the series, writing, "Ramsay is one of Britain's best telly exports, and he deserves to be making something better than his own propaganda. Being Gordon Ramsay is an easy watch, but it has little to say about food, little to say about the restaurant business, and little to say about the man himself."
This lighthearted exchange on The Graham Norton Show highlights the playful dynamic between two high-profile figures in entertainment, offering fans a glimpse into their off-screen personalities amidst their respective professional endeavours.
