Bobby Flay Out at Food Network after 27 years

After 27 years on Food Network, Bobby Flay is leaving the network. From the animation of his first show Grill & Chillin‘, to the emblematic Defeat Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef has hosted several food chain shows and made appearances on shows like Chopped, Iron Chef America, and America’s Worst Cooks.

According to Variety, Flay leaves the network for money. Food Network and Flay “were very far apart financially” during three years of contract negotiations. After a stalemate, the network reportedly ended the talks.

And while his time at Food Network is over, his nearly three decades there have allowed him to make his mark. In addition to his shows and guest appearances, he was the first chef to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. He is the author of several cookbooks and owns five different restaurants, including Bobby’s Burger Palace, which has multiple locations across the country.

And while we probably won’t see him on Food Network anytime soon, that doesn’t mean humans are leaving screens forever. With streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max all clamoring to create their own original content focused on food and cooking, there will likely be new opportunities to beat Bobby Flay in the future.