Television Host Guy Fieri Clarifies Interaction with Tate Brothers at UFC Event

"I'll never pretend to be a perfect person but let me be crystal clear, I do not know the Tate brothers nor do I support them in any way."

Television host Guy Fieri has issued a public statement clarifying an interaction with Andrew and Tristan Tate that was recorded at a UFC event in Miami, Florida. The statement follows the circulation of video and photos showing the brief encounter on social media.

The Interaction and Statement

The interaction occurred on the evening of Saturday, April 11, at the UFC 327 event in Miami. Video footage shows Fieri shaking hands with both Andrew and Tristan Tate, engaging in a shoulder bump with Andrew Tate, and speaking briefly with them.

On Tuesday, April 16, Fieri addressed the incident in a post on the social media platform X. He stated he was at the event to watch the fights and that the Tate brothers initiated the contact.

"I'm seeing all of your comments about the photo from Saturday's UFC event and all I can say is that I'm devastated," Fieri wrote. "I was there to see the fights and when I was walking through the venue, the Tate brothers stood up and said hello and that's when the exchange happened. I did not know them or about them before that moment."

Background on Andrew and Tristan Tate

Andrew and Tristan Tate are former professional kickboxers who hold dual U.S. and U.K. citizenship and have amassed a large online following.

• Public Profile: Andrew Tate first gained widespread public attention as a contestant on the U.K. reality television show Big Brother in 2016. He was removed from the program after six days when a video surfaced that appeared to show him attacking a woman. Media reports, including from Reuters, have described Andrew Tate as a "self-described misogynist" who promotes an "ultra-masculine lifestyle."

• Legal Status: The brothers are under criminal investigation in multiple countries.

  • In the United Kingdom, they have been charged with 21 crimes, including rape, actual bodily harm, and human trafficking. They have denied all allegations.
  • In Romania, they are subjects of a separate criminal investigation. A Romanian court recently lifted all preventative judicial control measures against them as that investigation continues, according to Reuters. They have denied wrongdoing in this case as well.
  • In the United States, The New York Times has reported that the brothers have been under investigation by Homeland Security anti-trafficking agents and federal prosecutors since 2023.

Additional Context

• Guy Fieri is a television host and chef who has been affiliated with the Food Network since 2006. He is known for hosting programs including Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Guy's Grocery Games.
• Former U.S. President Donald Trump was also reported to have attended the UFC 327 event.