Giada De Laurentiis Reacts to Funny Video Suggesting She's Threatened by 'Culinary Icon' Ariana Grande

Mar. 15, 2025

Giada De Laurentiis; Ariana Grande.Photo:JC Olivera/FilmMagic; Marleen Moise/WireImage

JC Olivera/FilmMagic; Marleen Moise/WireImage

CouldGiada De LaurentiisandAriana Grandebe future co-chefs?The television chef, whocut ties with Food Network in February 2023, responded to a funny video jokingthat she and Grande are now culinary “rivals.”TheWickedstar appeared on theWednesday, Nov. 6, episode ofLas Culturistaswith co-hostsBowen YangandMatt Rogers. On Friday, Nov. 15, De Laurentiis, 54, then reshared a 30-second clip of their filmed conversation and posted it to herTikTok pageshowing her reaction.During their conversation, Rogers, 34, told Grande, “I don’t think people know you as a culinary icon,” and Yang, 34, immediately added, “You are.”“Has it been something you’ve been holding back from the world?” asked Rogers.“I don’t think I’m a culinary icon. I’ll say,” Grande replied through her laughter.Giada De Laurentiis on October 13, 2018 in New York City.Dave Kotinsky/GettyBut Rogers quickly quipped, “Giada is shook. Giada is shaking.” He then turned to Yang, “Don’t you feel Giada is shaking? I think Giada De Laurentiis is shaking.”Meanwhile, De Laurentiis is seen giggling along in her separate clip, asking, “What?”Yang added, “What does Giada De Laurentiis have anything to do with this?”Rogers jokingly retorted, “I think Giada De Laurentiis is watching this right now being like, ‘F—. Ariana is good. She’s coming for me. She’s cooking now.”However, De Laurentiis’ reaction differed from Rogers’ humorous prediction, and she continued to smile while she made a heart with her hands.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ariana Grande on November 14, 2024 in New York City.Marleen Moise/WireImageThe PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!In the caption of her TikTok video, De Laurentiis invited the popstar to cook with her, writing, “Ariana— the culinary icon— is welcome in my kitchen any time 🫶.”Several fans of both “culinary icons” flooded the comment section, suggesting a possible collaboration.“I see a collab coming!! 🔥🔥,” wrote one user.“OMG GIADA IS A FAN OF ARIANA GRANDE,” another added.While a collaboration between the two could be possible in the future, De Laurentiis is currently anticipating the arrival of her latest cookbook,Super-Italian: More Than 110 Indulgent Recipes Using Italy’s Healthiest Foods. Her latest cookbook, which isavailable for preorder, will be released on March 4, 2025.The former Food Network chefpreviously told PEOPLEshe began the project in 2021 following the release ofEat Better, Feel Better.

CouldGiada De LaurentiisandAriana Grandebe future co-chefs?

The television chef, whocut ties with Food Network in February 2023, responded to a funny video jokingthat she and Grande are now culinary “rivals.”

TheWickedstar appeared on theWednesday, Nov. 6, episode ofLas Culturistaswith co-hostsBowen YangandMatt Rogers. On Friday, Nov. 15, De Laurentiis, 54, then reshared a 30-second clip of their filmed conversation and posted it to herTikTok pageshowing her reaction.

During their conversation, Rogers, 34, told Grande, “I don’t think people know you as a culinary icon,” and Yang, 34, immediately added, “You are.”

“Has it been something you’ve been holding back from the world?” asked Rogers.

“I don’t think I’m a culinary icon. I’ll say,” Grande replied through her laughter.

Giada De Laurentiis on October 13, 2018 in New York City.Dave Kotinsky/Getty

Dave Kotinsky/Getty

But Rogers quickly quipped, “Giada is shook. Giada is shaking.” He then turned to Yang, “Don’t you feel Giada is shaking? I think Giada De Laurentiis is shaking.”

Meanwhile, De Laurentiis is seen giggling along in her separate clip, asking, “What?”

Yang added, “What does Giada De Laurentiis have anything to do with this?”

Rogers jokingly retorted, “I think Giada De Laurentiis is watching this right now being like, ‘F—. Ariana is good. She’s coming for me. She’s cooking now.”

However, De Laurentiis’ reaction differed from Rogers’ humorous prediction, and she continued to smile while she made a heart with her hands.

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Ariana Grande on November 14, 2024 in New York City.Marleen Moise/WireImage

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The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

In the caption of her TikTok video, De Laurentiis invited the popstar to cook with her, writing, “Ariana— the culinary icon— is welcome in my kitchen any time 🫶.”

Several fans of both “culinary icons” flooded the comment section, suggesting a possible collaboration.

“I see a collab coming!! 🔥🔥,” wrote one user.

“OMG GIADA IS A FAN OF ARIANA GRANDE,” another added.

While a collaboration between the two could be possible in the future, De Laurentiis is currently anticipating the arrival of her latest cookbook,Super-Italian: More Than 110 Indulgent Recipes Using Italy’s Healthiest Foods. Her latest cookbook, which isavailable for preorder, will be released on March 4, 2025.

The former Food Network chefpreviously told PEOPLEshe began the project in 2021 following the release ofEat Better, Feel Better.

source: people.com