There are a lot of people who feel that Gordon Ramsay is being oppressive in his shows. He does things that other chefs will not do. There are a lot of people who feel that they are under constant strain and pressure all the time. These are the things that are being shown on television.
This is what the show is required to provide to people because it makes people vastly entertained. The more entertained people are, the more that they will watch. This can be great too as it can encourage people to go to the restaurants of Gordon Ramsay. It will serve as free publicity too. Gordon Ramsay is oppressive because it works in making people curious.