Food Network star Darnell Ferguson arrested on strangulation, burglary charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Food Network host Darnell Superchef Ferguson has been arrested on charges of illegally entering a woman’s residence and allegedly strangling her, according to court documents.
Ferguson, 36, a former restaurateur in Louisville, Kentucky, is facing felony charges of burglary and strangulation, along with misdemeanor charges of assault, terroristic threatening, menacing, criminal mischief, and theft of a stolen debit or credit card.
Booking records in Louisville indicated that Ferguson had been processed at the Metro Corrections facility on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty during an arraignment at the Jefferson County District Court on Wednesday and was later released on a $10,000 bond with orders to have no contact with the alleged victim.
The incident reportedly occurred on January 2, when the woman claimed that Ferguson entered her home without permission and began yelling at her regarding unanswered phone calls and text messages. She further alleged that Ferguson punched holes in the wall, broke a door, and proceeded to strangle her against a wall while threatening her life.
Ferguson, known for hosting SuperChef Grudge Match on the Food Network, is a recognized figure in the culinary world. He co-hosted Season 25 of Worst Cooks in America in early 2023 alongside Anne Burrell and has served as a judge on popular shows like Chopped and Guy’s Grocery Games. Ferguson has also participated in multiple seasons of Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions and made recent appearances on The Big Holiday Food Fight and Food Fantasies.
The Food Network has not yet provided a comment regarding Ferguson’s arrest.
While Ferguson’s legal proceedings continue, it is important to respect the rights of all parties involved and await further developments in the case.
