Food Network star Guy Fieri sparks backlash after video shows him socializing with Andrew Tate
Guy Fieri has ignited a furious backlash after he was seen warmly greeting disgraced brothers Tristan and Andrew Tate at UFC 327.
The Food Network star, 58, was caught on camera shaking hands and greeting the controversial siblings at the Procházka vs. Ulberg event at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 11.
The interaction, which was seemingly filmed by bystanders, appeared to be a pleasant one and Fieri smiled as he tapped Andrew’s arm.
Fieri also went on to exchange a few words with Andrew, 39, and Tristan, 37.
Footage of the interaction was shared widely on social media much to the disappointment of fans who have called for an explanation.
Taking to Instagram, one said: ‘I’m really looking forward to the explanation for this one, the “Mayor of Flavor Town” having a blast with the “Mayor of Misogyny Town.”
‘I wonder what all the female chefs on the Guy Fieri Network are going to think about this, or is the money worth it.’
Another simply wrote: ‘DISAPPOINTED.’
Guy Fieri was seen hanging out with disgraced brothers Tristan and Andrew Tate at UFC 327
The trio put on an animated display at Kaseya Center in Miami on April 11
‘WOW!’ added a third. ‘Cancelled in our house now, Guy. See ya!’
‘I’m disgusted. No more of his shows in my house!’ another continued.
The Daily Mail has contacted a representative for Fieri and the Food Network for comment.
In December 2022, both Tate brothers were detained in Romania for a criminal investigation on accusations of human trafficking which saw them held in police custody for months as a preventative pre-trial measure.
The Bucharest court of appeals relaxed the measure to house arrest in 2023 and later to regular check-ins with the police.
Last week, a Romanian court lifted all preventative judicial control measures against the internet personality and his brother.
Both Tates, who have dual U.S. and British citizenship, have denied all wrongdoing.
The brothers also face 21 UK charges including rape, trafficking, and assault and will be extradited after Romanian trial proceedings finish, a Romanian court ruled.
Fieri’s fans have expressed their disappointment after footage showed him with the Tates
No charges exist in the US.
Andrew faces 10 charges related to three women that include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain while Tristan faces 11 charges related to one woman that include rape, human trafficking and actual bodily harm.
They have always denied any wrongdoing.
Last month, the Hertfordshire Constabulary in the UK announced that they would be reinvestigating the reports of rape and sexual assault made against Andrew in 2014 and 2015.
Andrew, who describes himself as a misogynist, has gained millions of online fans by promoting an ultra-masculine lifestyle.
He is known as the ‘king of toxic masculinity’ and has cultivated a huge following in the manosphere space.
Together, they preach financial freedom; wealth generation and entrepreneurship; and mental and physical discipline as it relates to the subjugation of women.
