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Justin Warner<\/a><\/strong> is mourning the loss of his beloved dog, Kewpie \u2014 and his Food Network family is surrounding him with love.<\/p>\n The Food Network Star<\/a><\/em> season 8 winner and longtime Guy\u2019s Grocery Games<\/a><\/em> contestant and judge shared the news on Instagram<\/a>, writing, \u201cIt\u2019s with a heavy heart that I announce the peaceful passing of an iconic dog, Kewpie. Wherever her next destination is, it will be a better place for it.\u201d<\/p>\n Warner added that Kewpie \u201cwill be ever so sorely missed by @maustalk and myself, but also by so many people she made smile over the years.\u201d His wife, Brooke Sweeten Warner<\/strong> \u2014 whom he married in 2015 \u2014 posted her own tribute<\/a>, calling Kewpie \u201cThe greatest road dog there ever was. Love you forever Kewpie Boo-boo Bear \ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d\ud83e\udd0d.\u201d<\/p>\n Kewpie was a familiar presence to Warner\u2019s fans thanks to years of appearances in his posts and travels, and the chef community immediately began flooding the couple with condolences.<\/p>\n Jet Tila<\/a><\/strong> wrote, \u201cNoooooo. I\u2019m so sorry, brother. I\u2019m grateful to have had a tiny bit of time with that sweet soul,\u201d prompting Warner to reply, \u201cShe was too, wouldn’t shut up about uncle Jet the whole plane home.\u201d<\/p>\n Maneet Chauhan<\/a><\/strong> added, \u201cSo sorry for your loss! Love and strength! \ud83d\udc96\ud83d\udc96,\u201d while Stephanie Izard<\/a><\/strong> wrote, \u201cSo sorry to hear. Was so happy to meet Kewpie a couple months ago \ud83d\udc95,\u201d to which Warner responded, \u201cShe was happy too, chef. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n Mei Lin<\/a><\/strong> also shared support, writing, \u201cI’m soooooo sorry, Justin. I know Kewpie was so loved, and I\u2019m so glad to have met her. \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n Michele Ragussis<\/strong> \u2014 who finished runner-up to Warner on Food Network Star<\/em> \u2014 wrote, \u201cI\u2019m so so sorry J what a loved baby \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d Brooke Williamson<\/a><\/strong> added simply, \u201cSo sorry \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d while Alex Guarnaschelli<\/a><\/strong> wrote, \u201cNO. Sweet little puppy girl.\u201d<\/p>\n Martie Duncan<\/strong>, another former Food Network Star<\/em> season 8 runner-up who remained close to Warner, commented, \u201cOh Chef, I am so sorry. I know Kewpie was such a big part of your family. Much love. \u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n Warner, who hosts Eat the Universe<\/em> for Marvel, and serves as a sideline reporter for Tournament of Champions<\/a><\/em>, has long been a fan favorite on Food Network \u2014 and the outpouring of support shows just how widely loved he is within the chef community.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfac\u00a0<\/strong>SIGN UP for Parade\u2019s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\ud83c\udfac<\/strong><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n