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PEOPLE can confirm that the Food Network star, 56, is currently dating writer Christina Pérez.
A source says that Pérez, 40, is a “smart, sweet, and stylish” woman.
The couple made their public debut on Nov. 5 at the 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championship at Del Mar Racetrack in California, where Flay’s horse Pizza Bianca finished first.
After the race, Flay called it “a dream come true” to share the experience with his family and friends, including his girlfriend — who went unnamed at the time.
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Though it’s unclear how long they’ve been together, Pérez did share a carousel of photos on Instagram in September froma trip to Italywith her new beau.
During a September appearance onToday, hostSavannah Guthrieinterruptedan on-air cooking demonstrationto ask Flay, “Who’s your girlfriend?” At the time, the celebrity chef opted to “keep her nameless.”
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In October,TodayhostsHoda KotbandJenna Bush Hageralso asked Flay to share details about his then-anonymous partner, buthe declinedonce again.
“I mentioned that I do have a new girlfriend and that she doesn’t eat meat,” the star said in reference to his September appearance, “and, of course, I was making vegetarian chili, and the chili went out the window.”
source: people.com
