Ramsay, 58, has posted thanks on social media to ‘incredible’ health workers and urged followers to remember their sun protection

The celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has said he has undergone treatment to remove skin cancer, thanking “incredible” health workers for their efforts and urging fans to remember to wear sun protection.

Ramsay, 58, said he had basal cell carcinoma, a non-melanoma form of skin cancer, removed, in a post on Instagram. A picture showed dressings below his ear where the cancer had been removed.

“Grateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this basal cell carcinoma, thank you,” the Kitchen Nightmares star said.

“Please don’t forget your sunscreen this weekend, I promise you it’s not a facelift. I’d need a refund.”