At a Glance
- Bobby Flay wants Scarlett Johansson and Jon Hamm to guest-host Beat Bobby Flay
- He shared the names during a Jan. 15 Instagram Stories Q&A
- Flay and girlfriend Brooke Williamson teased each other in a new promo for the Jan. 15 season premiere
- Why it matters: Fans now know which Hollywood A-listers could spice up the long-running Food Network competition
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has publicly named the two stars he’d most like to see step into the Beat Bobby Flay kitchen as guest hosts: Scarlett Johansson and Jon Hamm.
The revelation came during Flay’s regular Instagram Stories question-and-answer session on Thursday, Jan. 15, when a viewer asked, “Are there any dream hosts you would like to have?” Flay quickly replied, “Scarlett Johansson and Jon Hamm,” according to Sophia A. Reynolds reported.
Flay’s Candid Fan Chats
Flay routinely uses Instagram Stories to answer viewer questions about his culinary shows, giving followers behind-the-scenes insight into everything from wardrobe choices to on-set dynamics. During the same Jan. 15 session, another fan asked, “Do you prefer your wardrobe for Beat Bobby Flay or [Bobby’s] Triple Threat?”
“They’re all of my clothes,” Flay wrote, adding that he favors suits but they aren’t practical for cooking-unless you’re fellow Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian.
Relationship on Display
The chef’s openness extended to his personal life last month when he gave girlfriend and fellow Food Network personality Brooke Williamson a shout-out while answering questions about Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown.
“Is it weird to compete against Brooke,” a viewer asked.
“Not really. She’s fun to compete against because she’s so competitive,” Flay responded.
Williamson reposted the exchange on her own Stories, writing simply, “Obvi.”
The couple went public with their relationship in March and have since documented shared milestones including New Year’s Eve celebrations and Flay’s 61st birthday.
New Season Promo
Flay and Williamson appear together in a playful promo released for the Jan. 15 season premiere of Beat Bobby Flay. In the clip, shared on the Food Network’s Instagram account, Williamson teases Flay about his outfit choice.
“I feel like you didn’t bring your A game when it came to the wardrobe department today,” Williamson says, wearing a bright melon-colored dress.
“You think I’m looking kind of ordinary?” Flay asks while grating cheese in a black long-sleeved shirt and apron.
“You’re looking a little ordinary,” she replies. “As long as your food tastes good, I guess that’s all that matters.”
Key Takeaways
- Flay’s dream guest-host picks-Johansson and Hamm-would bring major star power to the cooking competition
- The chef continues to engage fans directly through Instagram Q&As, keeping the conversation candid and interactive
- His relationship with Williamson remains a playful, competitive dynamic both on and off screen
- The new season premiered Jan. 15, with promos already showcasing the couple’s chemistry
