People reported.The celebrity chef announced on Oct. 7 that he would be parting ways with Food Network after 27 years. Flay’s exit from the network ended over money and he was in negotiations to strike a deal that would earn him a multimillion-dollar contract.“Bobby wanted a contract in the ballpark of $100 million,” the source told People.
The “Beat Bobby Flay” star was looking for a contract that would rival fellow Food Network star Guy Fieri’s $80 million deal.The insider revealed that comparing the two’s contracts is “not apples to apples.” “Guy has a three-year deal,” the insider continued. “The terms of what Bobby was looking for were gravely different than just cash.
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