BREAKING: Food Network star Guy Fieri has been rushed into surgery following a serious on-set accident that has left him wheelchair-bound. The shocking incident occurred while filming his latest show, Flavor Town Food Fight, as Fieri, 57, slipped down a set of steps, resulting in a catastrophic injury to his leg.
In a candid interview with Fox News Digital, Fieri described the moment: “I slipped down a set of steps and one foot went forward while the other got caught on the threshold. I ended up doing a splits motion, and my right leg compressed into itself.” The injury was severe enough that the attending doctor stated he had never seen such a significant tear in the quadriceps muscle after two decades in practice.
Fieri was immediately taken into surgery to prevent further damage, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. “I had to be in surgery while 125 people were ready to film,” he explained. “We had to pivot through it and get creative with filming.”
The impact of this injury extends beyond the set. Fieri revealed that it will greatly affect his upcoming Thanksgiving plans, as he is required to stay off his leg for at least eight weeks. In a surprising turn, his son Ryder stepped up, texting from school to say, “I guess all the training you’ve given me and all the cooking I’ve been doing while I was at school, it was going to be my time to shine.” Fieri expressed his relief that Ryder took the initiative, saying, “I am so happy you’re asking me about this versus me telling you, you have to do it.”
Despite the injury, Fieri remains active in the culinary world, hosting multiple shows on Food Network, including Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and Guy’s Grocery Games. He recently launched a new spin-off, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas, which debuted earlier this month as part of an extensive holiday lineup revamp.
In July, Fieri surprised fans with a collaboration with cosmetics giant Revlon, promoting a lip gloss inspired by his iconic buffalo sauce. While the campaign generated buzz, reactions were mixed, with many fans deeming it “ridiculous” and unnecessary.
As Fieri begins his road to recovery, fans are rallying behind him, eager to see how he will adapt to this new chapter. While he may be sidelined for now, his spirit remains unbroken, and his culinary journey continues.
Stay tuned for further updates on Fieri’s recovery and upcoming projects.