Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay Reportedly Dating Reality Star Brooke Williamson
Renowned TV chef Bobby Flay is reportedly in a budding romance after navigating three divorces and a history of relationships with well-known figures.
Flay, 60, once publicly acknowledged being rebuffed by Kristin Cavallari after attempting to initiate contact via direct message, is now said to be in a relationship with Brooke Williamson, another prominent personality in the reality television sphere.
Williamson, who gained recognition as the victor of season 14 of the competitive cooking show Top Chef, is currently a colleague of Flay’s at the Food Network.
Relationship Blossoms Between Chefs
Sources close to the pair have indicated to People magazine that their connection evolved from a long-standing friendship. “They have been friends for some time and recently decided to take the plunge romantically. Her divorce last year likely fostered shared understanding and in recent weeks, their affection deepened,” the source revealed.
Flay and Williamson, 46, are seen together on his program Bobby’s Triple Threat.
Williamson’s separation from her former husband, Nick Roberts, occurred two years prior, with their divorce finalized in early 2024. They are parents to a 17-year-old son, Hudson.
Bobby Flay pictured on March 17
Public Appearances and Social Media Hints
Flay demonstrated his support for Williamson earlier this month by attending Los Angeles’ No Kid Hungry Dinner, where she was being honored.
He reportedly traveled to Los Angeles as a surprise for Williamson at the event, and she subsequently shared photographs online commemorating the evening.
In an Instagram post, Williamson described the event as “What a dream of an evening at the LA No Kid Hungry Dinner!”
She further elaborated, “A night filled with culinary excellence, inspiration, and purpose where we united to raise funds for children and families across Los Angeles through the No Kid Hungry LA Wildfire Response Fund.”
“I felt truly honored to be recognized as the @nokidhungry Chef Champion, and it reinforced my dedication to their mission of ensuring every child has adequate food to thrive, even amidst challenges. Let’s persist in our collaborative efforts to make No Kid Hungry a reality!”
An insider speaking to People commented on Flay’s gesture, stating, “It was very thoughtful.”
Past Relationships and Marital History
Flay’s most recent public relationship was with Christina Pérez, which lasted over three years, ending in June 2024.
The culinary personality has been married on three previous occasions and has a 28-year-old daughter, Sophie, from his second marriage to Kate Connelly.
Bobby Flay is reportedly dating Food Network co-star Brooke Williamson
Bobby Flay recently shared an image with Brooke Williamson and others on Instagram
Kristin Cavallari disclosed rejecting Bobby Flay’s dinner invitation after he contacted her on social media. Pictured in 2023
Timeline of Bobby Flay’s Marriages
His first marriage was to Debra Ponzek, a union that spanned briefly from 1991 to 1993. His marriage to Connelly was also relatively short, from 1995 to 1998.
His third marriage was to actress Stephanie March, which lasted from 2005 to 2015 and concluded amidst considerable media attention.
While Flay was also rumored to have been romantically involved with January Jones and Chelsea Handler, his subsequent confirmed relationship was with Heléne Yorke, from 2016 to 2019.
Kristin Cavallari’s Podcast Revelation
Last autumn, the Food Network veteran made an appearance on Cavallari’s podcast, Let’s Be Honest, where they discussed the instance when he invited her to dinner via a direct message on social media, and she declined.
Flay recounted, ‘I DMed you and proposed … “I’m going to be in Nashville for a single evening, may I take you to dinner?”‘
‘And your response was essentially, “I’m currently seeing someone.”’
During the podcast episode, Cavallari questioned whether he would consider marrying again, to which Flay responded, ‘I would definitely be interested in a life partner. However, I’m not sure that necessitates formal documentation.’