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Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is attempting to cool things down after a recent public encounter sparked controversy. During the UFC 327 event at Miami’s Kaseya Center on April 11, Fieri found himself in the company of the contentious Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan.
A video surfaced on social media showing the renowned host of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” exchanging greetings with the Tate siblings, which quickly led to a flurry of online criticism. In response to the backlash, Fieri took to his social media platform on April 14 to address the situation and dispel any notions of association with the pair.
“I’ve seen all the comments regarding the photo from Saturday’s UFC event, and I’m truly upset,” Fieri posted on X. “I attended to enjoy the fights, and as I walked through the venue, the Tate brothers approached and greeted me, resulting in the brief interaction caught on video.”
The 58-year-old father, who shares sons Hunter, 29, and Ryder, 20, with his wife Lori Fieri, made it clear, “I was not aware of who they were or their reputation prior to that moment.”
The 58-year-old—dad to sons Hunter, 29, and Ryder, 20, with wife Lori Fieri—clarified, “I did not know them or about them before that moment.”