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Bobby Flay Reveals Big Update for His Role at Food Network

On Monday, April 13, 2026, chef Bobby Flay announced a new, undisclosed Food Network series and his return to the competition show BBQ Brawl for its seventh season.
Flay's girlfriend, Brooke Williamson, will join him as a team leader on BBQ Brawl, transitioning from her former role as judge; she has "always wanted to be one of the mentors," Flay noted.
Judges Adrienne Cheatham, Rashad Jones, and Carson Kressley will oversee the nine-episode season, which concludes with one pit master taking home the title of Master of Cue; the series premieres Monday, May 11, 2026, on Food Network.
The new series will feature a "professional cooking environment," Flay said, and will "answer a lot of questions" about the restaurant business; the project has been in development for three years.
Spanning three decades, Flay's relationship with Food Network includes hosting popular programs like Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay, and he intends to continue his partnership with the network indefinitely.

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