Sometimes the kitchen is too hot for more than one chef at a time, sparking feuds between Food Network mainstays. Giada De Laurentiis claimed in July 2025 that fellow TV chef Mario Batali made an inappropriate comment about her body while writing a foreword for her 2005 cookbook,

Food Network Star Giada De Laurentiis Recalls Awful Experience With Mario Batali first appeared on Parade on Aug 14, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 14, 2025, where it first appeared. Despite calls to action, the singer's tour wasn't able to sell the 20,000 tickets they needed.