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Guy Fieri Has Emergency Surgery for Rare Quad Tear While Filming New Food Network Series

Doctors ordered eight weeks with no weight on his injured leg following surgery.

Overview

  • Fieri says he slipped on steps during production of Flavor Town Food Fight, causing his quad muscle to tear in half through the center of the muscle.
  • He underwent immediate surgery to prevent the muscle from receding, describing the injury as the quad having "exploded."
  • The 57-year-old is using a wheelchair and crutches and is expected to move to a cast before beginning rehabilitation.
  • Producers adjusted on-set plans with creative filming techniques so the show could continue during his recovery.
  • For Thanksgiving at his ranch, his sons Hunter and Ryder and his nephew Jules will handle cooking as he supervises for a roughly 40-person meal.