A timeline of celebrity chef Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson’s romance

celebrity chef Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson Their whirlwind romance continues to make headlines.

The two first struck up a friendship after working on the Food Network show bobby’s triple threat. Williamson is one of Frye’s handpicked cast for the cooking reality show “Titans,” which premieres in September 2022.

When the show first aired, Williamson was still with Nick Roberts. She and Roberts tied the knot in 2007 and have a son, Hudson. They separated in 2022 and finalized their divorce in 2024.

US Weekly It was confirmed in March 2025 that Williamson had split from Frye.

Fry’s daughter, Sophie Fryhinted at romance in an interview Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Same month. (Bobby shares Sophie with his ex-wife Kate Connollywhom he was married to from 1995 to 1997. )

Related: Bobby Flay’s Dating History: The Complete Guide

Bobby Flay’s heart isn’t just in the kitchen. The longtime Food Network star has been married three times. His first marriage was to chef Debra Ponzek. After splitting from Ponzek, Fry married his second wife, Kate Connolly. After splitting from Connery in 1998, Frye did not tie the knot again until 2005 with Stephanie March. […]

“[Sophie] Did comment on me! I said to her, ‘Well, can you do these things with him?’ And she said, ‘He always has different dates,'” co-host Danielle Monaro quipped. Sophie was quick to set the record straight.

“I said, ‘He always has dates!'” she corrected, alluding to the fact that her father was an one-woman man. (Bobby is also married to Debbie Ponzek 1991-1993, actor Stephanie March From 2005 to 2015. Bobby also dated Christina Perez From 2021 to 2024. )

Keep scrolling to see a timeline of Bobby and Williamson’s relationship:

March 2025

Romance rumors between Bobby and Williamson began circulating after she was honored at the Children’s Hungry Dinner in Los Angeles. Bobby was on hand to show his support and took a photo with Williamson, which he posted on Instagram.

“The Kid-Free Hungry Dinner in LA was such a dream night!” Williamson wrote, excluding Bobby in part from her caption. “It’s such an honor to be recognized as a @nokidhungry Chef Champion and a reminder of why we uphold their mission to ensure every child has the food they need to thrive, even in the face of adversity.”

Related: How Kristin Cavallari Accidentally Turned Down Bobby Flay’s Dinner Invitation

Kristin Cavallari had an awkward moment with Bobby Flay before they became friends. “You and I had a situation…I actually had to come to Nashville for a day of meetings. I was like, ‘Who do I know in Nashville?’ So, I sent you a private message,” Frye, 59, recalled on Cavallari’s “Let’s Be.” […]

March 27, us Confirmed Bobby and Williamson are dating.

April 2025

Bobby seemingly confirmed his romance with Williamson on April 6 when they sat courtside at an NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns. He posted a photo of Williamson’s face and the basketball court behind her.

“Thank you @nyknicks for a great game and a great win last night,” he wrote in the post. “The food, service and grand slam are all top notch!”

June 2025

Frye talks about his relationship with Williamson for first time in interview people Released June 3rd.

“Well, first of all, Brooke and I have been friends forever,” he told the outlet. “I mean, she and I have been friends for a long time, so we filmed the show before we started officially dating. So it’s always been the same for me.”

He continued, “She’s been on the show basically since the beginning. So it’s always fun to have her around because we’ve always been friends, but now going forward, things are a little different. So we’ll see where that leads.”

Frye gushed that he and Williamson have “a lot in common,” including both being chefs and having children.

“We’re both in the restaurant industry,” he shared. “Besides going to dinner every once in a while, we have a lot of things to talk about about the things that we like to do. So it’s been really cool. One of the things that I really like about my relationship with Brooke is that she’s so good at connecting with people. Like, we’re always asking each other what they think about things that we’re doing in terms of food or restaurants or business. So it’s really nice to have a best friend that you’re dating that helps a lot as well. To answer your questions.”

September 2025

On September 4, Frye and Williamson went to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York to experience a game Date Night at the U.S. Open.

During one game, the camera panned to the couple and Williamson put his arms around Frye’s neck and gave him a passionate kiss.

December 2025

“Broadcasted on December 1st”bobby’s beat” podcast, Fry clarified the circumstances surrounding the famous chef’s gift of Williamson’s diamond ring.

“All these articles are like, ‘Are they engaged now?’ To me, I think it’s important to set the record straight for you because I respect you so much and I want you to be treated that way.” Williamson shares as guest. “I did give you a ring, and it was a diamond ring. You and I had this conversation. Marriage is not something we are interested in. … I wanted to give it to you because I wanted to express my commitment to you.”

Fry believes that this piece of jewelry symbolizes that the two are “life partners.”

“For me, that’s the most important thing,” he continued. “Having you in my life is truly a special thing for me, my friends, my family. You are amazing.”

January 2026

When Frye joined Williamson for another episode of his “Bobby on the Beat” podcast, she had nothing but sweet things to say about Williamson.

“What did I call you that day? My romantic partner,” Williamson revealed, with Fry chiming in, “Yeah, that’s right. We’re a couple forever — let’s put it that way.”

He again called Williamson his “life partner” as they discussed Williamson’s decision to give her a diamond ring just months into their relationship. Williamson admitted she was “a little” confused at first when Fry gave her the ring in London, asking: “What the hell is this?”

“I mean, imagine opening a little blue box with a giant diamond ring inside, on a park bench in the Japanese Garden in Regent’s Park, London, on a beautiful day. It’s a perfect day,” she commented.

Frye clarified that the ring was a “symbol of commitment” and not an engagement ring. Overall, Williamson thought the ring was “perfect” and praised her boyfriend for doing a great job picking it out.