TRIGGER WARNING: Article contains references to rape and abuse.Famous TV and web personality Guy Fieri has been under public scrutiny lately. The star recently went viral after sharing her interaction with Andrew and Tristan Tate online. Fieri greeted and welcomed both men during their recent UFC bout. He has been under fire because several women have accused the two men of sexually assaulting them. After the backlash, the ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’ star chose to quickly respond to the rumours.
Guy Fieri has issued a statement amid backlash for saluting Andrew and Tristan Tate
Taking to social media on April 14, the ‘Guy’s Ranch Kitchen’ star shared her side of the situation and shed light on her interactions with Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. In his statement he wrote: “I’ve been seeing all your comments about the photo from Saturday’s UFC event and all I can say is I’m floored. I was there watching the fights and as I was walking past the arena, the Tate brothers stood up and said hello and that’s when the exchange happened. Before that moment, I didn’t know about them.”He clarified that the greeting meant nothing and that it was one of the first times Tate had interacted with one of the brothers. He also explained that he is not a “perfect person”, however, he is in no way related to the Tate brothers, nor does he support them. “I don’t know the Tate brothers and I don’t support them in any way,” he concluded. Guy Fieri took part in a UFC 327 fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday, April 11. The Tate brothers, along with other personalities and politicians, were also present at the event.
More on the allegations against Tristan Tate and Andrew Tate
Over the years, the Tate brothers have exercised public control over online content about sexist speech, anti-feminist commentary, and more. There are currently about 21 criminal charges, including rape and human trafficking, pending against them, according to The New York Times. Andrew and Tate have denied all allegations. They have been arrested and charged several times in recent years. DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, get help. A number of helplines and support resources are available.
