The Michelin-starred chef was born in Johnstone and grew up in Scotland until the age of nine, before moving to England with his family.

Mr Ramsay has since found worldwide success with an empire consisting of numerous TV Series and over 90 restaurants across the globe.

He previously spoke about his Oxfordshire links on the High Performance podcast, living in a Banbury council flat.

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Now, Bake Off 2023 winner Matty Edgell has claimed in an interview with Lottoland that he’d like to see Mr Ramsay replace Mr Hollywood on the show, should the former leave.

Mr Hollywood has been on the show since its original series on the BBC, and will once again be there in the next season alongside new judge and Oxford University graduate, Nigella Lawson.

He said: “I’ll go with Gordon Ramsay… but I don’t think I’d apply, I’d be too scared.

“I’m not sure he’d say yes to the job. He seems like a very busy man.”

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Reflecting on the topic more, Mr Edgell added: “I briefly met Gordon Ramsay in Ibiza when he was opening Hell’s Kitchen.

“I don’t think it has to be someone obvious like Gordon Ramsay, but he is a pastry chef, isn’t he, so could definitely do it.”

“It could also be someone that we’re not all familiar with.”

The comments come as Ramsay has just launched his new Netflix documentary series, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his life and career.

Residents reported seeing the smoke early this evening (Tuesday, April 7) above the city centre and towards the Iffley area.

One local on X said: “What on EARTH is going on regarding the massive billowing CLOUD of BLACK SMOKE in central Oxfrod and greater Iffley area?”

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The large black smoke cloud billows over the city. (Image: Chantelle Gunby / X)

Chantelle Gunby posted a photograph of the large smoke cloud on the social media site and added: “Uhm? What’s on fire?”

Rod Hiles added: “I was just saying the same. Sirens are going off.”

The smoke has now largely dispersed as of 7.30 pm, with no confirmation as of yet on what caused the billowing to take place.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been approached for comment on the situation.

We will bring you an update on this incident as soon as we get more information.

Children’s channel CITV is being turned off for good, having launched in 1980.

The channel was home to hit shows like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.

However, it has now been reported that CITV will be closed for good on April 10.

ITV is closing down CITV

CITV first began as Watch IT, then was rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.

In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it got its own channel on Freeview but was still available on weekend mornings on ITV channels.

The CITV Freeview was later shut down and replaced by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings moving to ITV2.

It has now been claimed by a media account that the ITV2 showings will now be ending, marking the end to CITV after 42 years on air.

Reporting the claims, X account, Media Central UK, wrote: “In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that has been around for 42 years.

“Farewell CITV, this time for real.

In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that’s been around for 42 years.

Farewell CITV, this time for real. CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming while the rest will be under ITVX Kids pic.twitter.com/IFlNQx81D7

— Media Central UK (@MCUK_Official) April 3, 2026

“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”

Those who grew up with CITV have begun reminiscing on the TV channel and the shows it brought to audiences.

As one X user said, “Grizzly Tales for gruesome kids was awesome on CITV when I was a kid.”

Another former CITV watcher wrote: “End of an era …. I remember watching the Pokémon movies on this channel.”

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A third person said, “I feel bad for CITV’s closure as shows such as Horrid Henry, Rosie and Jim, Art Attack and Sooty (of course) put a smile on my face in my childhood and I had said goodbye to its TV channel too.”

ITV has been contacted for a comment.

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