Gordon Ramsay sacks his father-in-law after row

Gordon Ramsay has parted ways with his wife's father Chris after a 12-year partnership running the chef's business empire.

After a rumoured argument between the pair, Chris Hutcheson has quit his position as chief executive of Gordon Ramsay Holdings.

According to the MailOnline, Gordon's wife and Chris's daughter, Tana, is said to be 'distraught' at the split.

A source close to the Ramsay's revealed: "It's incredibly difficult for Tana as she's right in the middle of it. How can she pick one man over the other? One's her husband and the other is her father.

"She's understandably upset - she doesn't want this to tear the family apart."

While Chris will remain a shareholder of Gordon's company, he will no longer be involved in the day-today running of the company.

No official reason was given for the split, however a statement on Tuesday night confirmed that Gordon is seeking a new CEO.

The Mirror has reported an insider saying: "It's been a rough 18 months. The firm has been through the wars and just about emerged on the other side - but not without taking its toll on the pair's friendship.