Gordon Ramsay Is Ending 'Kitchen Nightmares'

Although it's long been a dependable program for FOX and Britain's Channel 4, Gordon Ramsay has made the decision to bring Kitchen Nightmares to an end after a combined 12 seasons between the US and UK versions of the show. Seriously, TWELVE SEASONS. I had no idea.

Ramsay made the announcement on his official website, declaring that it's time for the restaurant makeover show to come to end, despite one more season remaining to air:

As filming comes to a close on the latest series of Kitchen Nightmares I've decided to stop making the show.

I'm currently filming 4 new episodes, Costa Del Nightmares, for Channel 4 which will be my last. I've had a phenomenal 10 years making 123 episodes, 12 seasons, shot across 2 continents, watched by tens of millions of people and sold to over 150 countries. It’s been a blast but it's time to call it a day.

Starting in 2004 this was the show that really propelled my TV career and I'm very grateful for the amazing team behind the series and for the support from the viewers for almost over a decade! From the first episode which aired in April 2004 with over 5 million viewers we're now 12 seasons later and it's been an amazing journey. In 2007 we took the show to America on Fox and they've just finished airing series 7 this summer. During this time I've visited over 100 restaurants, meeting and trying to help or in some cases failing to help, some of the most weird and wonderful people. Of course Amy's Baking Company is a standout along with Bonaparte's but there were good times too; the lovely sisters at La Galleria and Momma Cherri's to name but two.

I'd like to thank you all for being so supportive. I'm glad I've been able to entertain and hopefully help a few people along the way. It's sad to say goodbye to Kitchen Nightmares but I'll be continuing with my other shows. It's been memorable! Thank you for watching.

Ramsay goes on to list several interesting facts from the series, some of which will be entirely new to Kitchen Nightmares newcomers and dedicated show-watchers alike, such as "2 ulcers and 2.3 litres of Pepto Bismol" and "234 Zantacs consumed." Man, maybe he should have ended this damn thing years ago if this is what it's been doing to him. Lord knows, he's already got plenty on the table between MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, and Hell's Kitchen. The only person as prolific on the network is Seth MacFarlane, and even he isn't as hands-on with each of his shows as Ramsay. I've enjoyed the show and all, but maybe this is for the best.

Credit: FOX