“I’m devastated”: Guy Fieri faces heat over Andrew Tate handshake at UFC 327 as lawyer Joe McBride slams apology as fake

Guy Fieri found himself in trouble after a quick moment at a big fight event turned into a full online storm. The celebrity chef was seen shaking hands with Andrew Tate at UFC 327, and fans reacted fast. Many questioned why he greeted someone so controversial. Soon after, Guy Fieri shared a public apology, saying he did not know Andrew Tate or his brother and does not support them. But just when things seemed to calm down, a new voice entered the story and made it louder again.

Joe McBride calls out Guy Fieri over Andrew Tate meeting and apology after UFC 327 moment

Guy Fieri tried to clear his name by saying he had no real connection with Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. His statement came after fans strongly reacted to the video from UFC 327. He wrote:“I’m seeing all of your comments about the photo from Saturday’s UFC event and all I can say is that I’m devastated. I was there to see the fights and when I was walking through the venue, the Tate brothers stood up and said hello and that’s when the exchanged happened. I did not know them or about them before that moment. I’ll never pretend to be a perfect person but let me be crystal clear, I do not know the Tate brothers nor do I support them in any way.”But Joe McBride did not agree with that explanation. Speaking to TMZ, he said, “Guy knew exactly who the brothers are and was happy to interact with them until public pressure came in.”McBride also said the apology was not real but forced. He added, “He was pressured into his pathetic capitulation by people who care more about control than truth.” His words quickly spread online and added more heat to the situation. The moment that started all this was small, just a handshake and a greeting. But because of who was involved, it became a much bigger issue within hours.While speaking about the backlash, Joe McBride also brought up the legal situation around Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate. He said, “Andrew and Tristan Tate have not been convicted of anything. They remain innocent under every legal standard.”He argued that the criticism against them is coming more from public opinion than from courts. “The campaign against them is not a legal proceeding. It is a social one,” he explained.The Tate brothers have faced serious allegations in the past, which is why the reaction to Guy Fieri’s interaction was so strong. Even though there has been no final conviction, the topic remains sensitive.McBride continued to criticize Guy Fieri and said the chef now looks like someone who gave in under pressure. His comments were sharp and clearly aimed at questioning Guy’s apology.As of now, neither Food Network nor Guy Fieri’s team has responded to these new remarks.