Guy Fieri Named Mayor of His Hometown with the Help of Drew Barrymore: 'This Means So Much'

Mar. 15, 2025

During the Friday, April 5 episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show,Drew Barrymorehad a major surprise for theTournament of Championshost.

“Guy, you are known as the ‘Mayor of Flavortown’ but we thought wouldn’t it be fun if you were actually a mayor,” the actress excitedly said at the end the episode. “So we reached out to your hometown of Ferndale, California and they have a little surprise for you.”

A video recording of Randall Cady, the mayor of Ferndale, Calif. popped up on the screen. While addressing Fieri, Cady share his respect for the celebrity chef.

Drew Barrymore, Guy Fieri and Ross Mathews on The Drew Barrymore Show.The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean

The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean

“I’d like to let you know how much your presence, concerns and contributions to our community is appreciated,” he said. “So, from your hometown, I would like to make this proclamation declaring April 5, 2024: Guy Fieri honorary mayor of Ferndale Day.”

Fieri was born in Columbus, Ohio but grew up in Ferndale, where he still owns a home with hiswifeandsons.

TheDiners, Drive-Ins and Divesstar smiled ear-to-ear while listening to Cady but looked aghast upon hearing the news of Guy Fieri Day. Barrymore proved the validity of the announcement and presented Fieri with an official document from the town.

Looking tenderly at the proclamation, Fieri told the50 First Datesstar, “I have been outdone in my own game a few times but you, there you go girl, just took it, didn’t you? You just went next level on me."

He continued and gave Barrymore a hug, “This means so much. You’re the sweetest.”

TheTournament of Championsfinale airs Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on Food Network.

source: people.com