Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are dating. A source says the two Food Network stars have been friends for a while, but they recently decided to take their relationship to the next level.
“Over the last few weeks, love bloomed,” the source tells PEOPLE. “Her divorce last year probably gave them some additional shared experiences.”
Williamson, 46, is a season 14 winner of “Top Chef.” She was married to Nick Roberts until they separated two years ago. Their divorce was finalized in early 2024.
They share a son together. Flay, 60, flew to L.A. last week to surprise Williamson at the No Kid Hungry Dinner on March 17. She was being honored alongside actor Jeff Bridges at the event.
The theme was “Restoring Hope: Feeding Kids in the Wake of the LA Wildfires.”
“It was very sweet,” the insider says of Flay’s trip to see Williamson. Flay has been married three times before. He shares a 28-year-old daughter with his second wife, Kate Connelly.
Love blooms for Food Network stars
They were married from 1995 to 1998. In late October 2024, Flay talked about his love life in a podcast appearance.
He discussed whether he would get married again. If you asked me today, I’d probably say yes. I don’t know,” he replied.
“For me, it hasn’t been the best situation. That said, I don’t feel like I need to do it again.”
Flay said he was still open to love, even if he didn’t necessarily see marriage in his future. “I would be for sure.
But I don’t think it necessarily needs the documentation,” he said. The next “Bobby’s Triple Threat” season will air later this year on Food Network. No exact premiere date has been set yet.
Williamson has appeared on several of Flay’s shows, including “BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”
