Bobby Flay Reveals Meaning Behind Brooke Williamson’s Diamond Ring

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Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are cooking up a great romance—but marriage isn’t part of the recipe.

Okay, so I totally lost it when I saw that picture of Brooke with, like, a ring on THAT finger! Everyone went wild thinking Richard had finally proposed! I was screenshotting and sending it to all my friends, convinced they were engaged! But apparently… it’s not what we thought. He’s saying the ring isn’t actually an engagement ring, and honestly, I’m a little heartbroken, but trying to stay calm. It was just a cute moment, he says. Still, a girl can dream, right?

Bobby clarified to Elvis Duran on the November 24th episode of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show that the ring he was wearing was a commitment ring, not an engagement ring. He was sitting with his daughter, Sophie, 29, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Kate Connelly.

He continued, “Neither of us is looking to get married again. I really value having a long-term partner, and I wanted to give her a meaningful gift to show her how committed I am. That was my only intention.”

After praising Bobby’s “wonderful family,” chef Elvis Duran revealed Bobby’s desire to build a blended family with Brooke and her son, Hudson, from her previous marriage to Nick Roberts.

Yes, that’s true, and Brooke also has a seventeen-year-old son,” he said. “It feels like we’re becoming a modern version of The Brady Bunch.

Brooke had previously minimized the importance of the ring, stating there wasn’t much to the story behind it. She did, however, describe her boyfriend as a “very generous, wonderful, romantic man.”

“It was a really thoughtful gift,” she told People in October, “and that’s what it is.”

The couple publicly confirmed they were dating in May while working on season six of their show, BBQ Brawl, and have openly shared their affection for each other since then.

Bobby shared with People magazine in June that he really enjoys working with Brooke. He explained they have a lot of shared interests and feel fortunate to have so much in common – they’re both chefs and parents.

The couple, who started dating in May while filming season six of their show, BBQ Brawl, have openly shared how much they appreciate each other.

Bobby shared with People magazine in June that he enjoys working with Brooke. He explained they have a lot of shared interests and feel fortunate to have things in common—they’re both chefs and parents.

We’re both in the restaurant industry,” he continued. “We share a lot of common interests beyond just enjoying meals together, so it’s been wonderful getting to know each other.

They can handle the heat in and out of the kitchen, too.

I love being with Brooke because she’s a great sounding board. We’re always asking each other for advice – whether it’s about food, restaurants, or work. It’s wonderful having a girlfriend who’s also like a best friend and can help me think things through.

Although Bobby hasn’t proposed to Brooke yet, here’s a look at celebrity couples who did get engaged this year…

The Selling the OC alum popped the question during a road trip in October.

Darius Rucker, the lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, revealed he’s engaged to a TikTok influencer known for her lifestyle content. They shared the news together on Instagram on October 8, 2025.

He wrote that she brought a joy into his life he’d never experienced before. From the moment they met, he knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, and now he wouldn’t have to live a day without her.

The couple, who are known from Too Hot to Handle, announced they were engaged on October 7, 2025. They welcomed their son, Reggie, in 2024.

The actors announced their engagement on October 5th with a series of romantic photos shared on Instagram, and one of them wrote, “Engaged to the love of my life!”

Keith and Ryan announced their engagement just seven months after getting back together following a three-year breakup.

The former Little Mix member revealed she’s engaged to the rapper in September, just four months after they had twins.

Jesy posted pictures of Zion proposing to her at sunset on the beach, announcing that she’s engaged to her best friend.

Reality TV star Kyle Richards revealed she’s engaged on September 3rd. Her fiancée, Morgana Keely, proposed a few days earlier on August 29th in West Hollywood, with around 35 loved ones—and the cameras from Bravo—present.

Bozoma shared a powerful message: even after experiencing sadness, it’s possible to heal, rediscover happiness, and find a love that truly feels right.

The soccer star and the model announced their engagement in August after eight years together. 

Georgina announced her engagement with a stunning photo of her diamond ring on Instagram, sweetly writing, “Yes, I do. In this life and every life.”

Following speculation about an engagement in July 2025, the actress from White Chicks announced she was getting married to her financial advisor three months later.

Jaime shared on the Juicy Scoop podcast that they met through friends, calling it a really exciting experience.

Alaska, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season two, revealed she’s engaged to her partner, Matthew Herrmann.

Reality TV star, who finished second on season five, announced that her longtime partner, Matthew Herrmann, proposed to her yesterday. She shared the news with Entertainment Weekly, saying it happened after a celebration for her grandmother’s 90th birthday.

 

The Set It Up actress got engaged in June 2025.  

Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg shared the happy news that her granddaughter, Talita, and her boyfriend, Rocco Brignone, are engaged after dating for almost seven years. Diane, 78, announced the engagement on Instagram with a joyful photo of the couple, writing, “He proposed. She accepted!” and wishing them a lifetime of happiness. Talita quickly confirmed the news on her own Instagram, expressing her overwhelming love for Rocco.

The Victoria’s Secret model revealed she’s engaged to Tom, the father of her 4-year-old daughter, Tuulikki Joan, on September 10th.

She announced her engagement with a joyful “yes!” Sharing that the proposal happened in a Swedish wildflower garden, she explained it was in the city where they first met and have been together for ten years.

The Indiana Pacers player popped the question to his college sweetheart at their alma mater.

He shared photos and a video on Instagram on July 28th of the romantic proposal that took place at Illinois State University’s Hilton Coliseum, calling it ‘the place where our story started, and where our next chapter begins.’

Zac Brown, the lead singer of the Zac Brown Band, and his fiancée revealed they were engaged in July 2025. This came only two months after they first appeared as a couple at the American Music Awards.

“We are so happy and grateful, the couple told People at the time, “that we found each other.”

The tennis star announced she’s engaged to the Italian actor shortly after winning the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 22nd. She also shared that he inspired her comeback to tennis.

She shared that he really supported her through a difficult time, and she was thrilled to be there. It meant a lot to her because he’d never had the chance to watch her perform before.

The actress from You announced her engagement to Ethan in a casual Instagram post on July 21st, saying she’s been openly sharing her love for him with everyone she meets.

Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson, who met on season 11 of Love Island UK, are engaged. Jammeh announced the news on Instagram on July 14th, hinting they’d been keeping a secret for a while, saying, “We’ve been sitting on some big news!” She had previously left the show after Anderson was eliminated.

On July 11th, the Disney Channel revealed that she’s engaged to the basketball player, after he proposed to her by the pool at a beautiful oceanfront resort.

Nicola Peltz Beckham’s brother and the youngest daughter of the late Quincy Jones have announced they are engaged after being together for over ten years.

Kenya announced her engagement on Instagram on July 9th with a black and white photo of her and her partner kissing on a boat. She captioned the post, ‘My whole heart for my whole life.’

The singer-songwriter proposed to his girlfriend, who previously appeared on The Bachelor, after they had been dating for seven years. Hayley shared a photo of the proposal on Instagram on July 10th, happily announcing, “My dream girl said yes!”

Becca and her partner started dating in 2018 but didn’t share their relationship with the public until May 2022. After four years together, they felt secure and ready to go public, as Becca explained to TopMob News.

The actor from Entourage proposed to the actress from If Loving You Is Wrong on the Fourth of July while celebrating with family in Long Island, New York.

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Kelly Osbourne got engaged! Apparently, Sid Wilson from Slipknot proposed to her right there at her dad, Ozzy Osbourne’s, final Black Sabbath show on July 5th! Can you even imagine?! It was so sweet, all her family was there – her mom Sharon, Jack, and even little Sidney, her son with Sid! I’m seriously so happy for them both, it was the most perfect moment!

Though he didn’t win Rachel Lindsay’s heart on The Bachelorette, he did find love! He proposed to his girlfriend after a year of dating, sharing on Instagram, “Throughout it all, it was always you. I just had to find you. I love you.”

The Big Time Rush singer and his longtime partner announced their engagement May 15.

Actors from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals revealed they are engaged on May 14th, proving they’re a perfect pair.

On the May 13th episode of 1000-Lb. Sisters, the TLC star accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, who popped the question after just five months of dating – and he did it inside a haunted house!

Simu Liu, who starred in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, revealed he’s engaged to his partner on May 11th.

Seven years after the death of Hugh Hefner, his widow got engaged on April 25 at her Hawaii home. 

I was so thrilled to hear that Frankie recently got engaged! After thirteen years together, she and her singer partner decided to make it official during a beautiful Hawaiian getaway. She even shared the happy news on Instagram, saying it was ’13 years in the making’ – how sweet is that?

On March 28th, a woman who was previously known for being involved in Tiger Woods’ marital issues announced she’s engaged to her boyfriend, a businessman. This news comes fifteen years after she was publicly identified as one of Woods’ mistresses during his marriage to Elin Nordegren.

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