Ted Allen

Ted Allen (born 1965) is an American television personality and author. He is best known as the host of Food Network’s “Chopped” and as the food and wine specialist and co-host on Bravo’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.” Allen has also hosted other food-related television programs and has written books connected to his work in food and entertaining. His public profile centers on judging and presenting culinary competitions and on making food and wine more approachable for general audiences. He is widely recognized for his on-screen commentary, interviewing style, and role in popularizing contemporary food television in the United States.