Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty Bobby Flay gave girlfriend Brooke Williamson a public shout-out on Instagram TheBeat Bobby Flaystar said he'd choose Williamson as his teammate on the show The two chefs took their relationship public in March Bobby Flayanswered a fan's question with a compliment for his girlfriend Brooke Williamson. The celebrity chef, 60, responded to viewers' queries aboutBeat Bobby Flayon his Instagram Stories on Thursday, May 15, including one that asked, "If you had to compete as a team, who would you choose as your teammate?" Flay took the opportunity to praise Williamson, 46, writing, "I'll take @chefbrookew. I know our food would get an upgrade in terms of presentation. She makes delicious food, but it's always pretty too (like her)." Williamson shared the post on her ownInstagram Stories,replying with a blushing with hearts emoji. Bobby Flay/Instagram The Food Network starswent public with their relationshipearlier this spring. "They have been friends for a while and recently decided to jump in," a source told PEOPLE in March. "Her divorce last year probably gave them some additional shared experiences and over the last few weeks, love bloomed." The two chefs work together onBobby's Triple Threat, and Williamson has competed onBeat Bobby Flay. She and her ex-husband, Nick Roberts, separated two years ago and finalized their divorce in early 2024. In April, the couplestepped out togetherat New York City's Madison Square Garden for a New York Knicks game. Brooke Williamson/ Instagram Flay's daughterSophie Flay commented on the new couple's relationshipthat same month. When asked about Bobby's new relationship onElvis Duran and the Morning Show, co-host Danielle Monaro said, "[Sophie] did make a comment to me! I said to her, 'So, do you get to go with him to some of these things?' And she said, 'He always has a different date.'" Sophie, 28, clarified, "I said, 'He always hasadate!'" Before dating Williamson, Bobby was linked toChristina Pérez. The former couple dated for more than three years beforePEOPLE learned of their split in June 2024. The pair are next set to appear together on Food Network'sBBQ Brawl,which premieres June 1. Bobby will try to defend his title from fellow captains Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso, while Williamson will serve as a judge. Read the original article onPeople