Gordon Ramsay has struck a lucrative deal that will earn the chef millions of dollars.
British production giant All3Media has announced a $60 million deal to acquire U.K. independent producer Optomen, which includes One Potato Two Potato -- the 50/50 joint production venture shared by Optomen and Gordon Ramsay, responsible for such shows such as "The F Word" and "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares."
Ramsay will now be able to increase his visability in the United States and benefit from bigger distribution and licensing operations.
"I'm very happy to be joining All3Media and look forward to growing One Potato Two Potato in the U.K. and in America," said Ramsay, who has become one of the most recognizable faces of television on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks to such shows as "Hell's Kitchen" and "Masterchef."
"Twenty years of working in kitchens has taught me that success is always a team effort, and with the help of the team at All3Media I'm confident we can take things to the next level and soon reach three potato, four potato and more."
