Guy Fieri responds to backlash after viral greeting with Andrew, Tristan Tate at UFC event: ‘I’m devastated’

Guy Fieri is pushing back after he was seen warmly greeting controversial influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate at a UFC fight, insisting he had no idea who the siblings were.

The celebrity chef was spotted briefly embracing the brothers — who were accused of rape and human trafficking last year — during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center in Miami on April 11, an event that also drew high-profile attendees including President Trump.

Photos and video clips circulating on social media showed Fieri shaking Andrew Tate’s hand and bumping shoulders with him.

Guy Fieri and Andrew Tate shake hands at a UFC event.
Guy Fieri is seen greeting Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center in Miami, April 11, 2026.Instagram / jzosports
Guy Fieri shaking hands with men in a stadium.
Fieri smiles and shakes hands with the controversial influencers.Instagram / jzosports

In response to accusations that he was aligning himself with the polarizing figures, Fieri issued a statement Tuesday denying any connection.

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