Guy Fieri Says He Plans to ‘Die Broke’ and Leave His Kids Nothing Unless They Get ‘Two Degrees’

Guy Fieri just revealed what he expects from his children if they want a share of his fortune.

The Diners, Drive-Ins & Diving star, 55, who recently signed an estimated $100 million deal with the Food Network, told Fox News that he does not plan to give his sons his money before they start school.

Fieri told his children, “I’m going to die penniless.” He shares his two sons, Hunter, 27, and Ryder, 17, with wife Lori, 52, as well as a nephew Jules, 22, whom he has helped raise since the death of Guy’s sister Morgan in 2011.

The Food Network star explained that he instilled the same strong work ethic that his father instilled in him. “I told them the same thing my dad told me. My dad says, ‘When I die, you can expect me to die penniless and you’re going to pay for the funeral.'” Guy continued, “And I told my guys, ‘None of that we were… what I was building you’re going to get unless you come and take it from me.’”

Ryder Fieri, Hunter Fieri, Jules Fieri and Guy Fieri on April 29, 2023 in Indio, California.

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The TV personality said his youngest son, Ryder, a high school senior, isn’t too keen on the idea. Guy said Fox that when talking to his kids, Ryder says, “’Dad, this is so unfair. I haven’t even gone to college yet and you’re already forcing me to get an MBA? Can I finish college?””

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The chef then shared his process in encouraging the three boys to seek higher education. “Shaq said at best. Shaq said, ‘If you want this cheese, you gotta come two degrees.’ Well, my two degrees mean, you know, graduate.”

While Ryder expressed his frustration, Guy’s nephew Jules took up his uncle’s guidance and is currently pursuing a law degree.

“Jules is in the music industry down in LA. He is currently studying law at Loyola Marymount,” Guy said. “If you’re going to be a big entertainment agent, you have to have that legal background. So he does.”

Guy Fieri and his son Hunter Fieri on February 9, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Paul Archuleta/Getty Guy Fieri Says He’s ‘Very Humbled’ After Signing $100 Million Deal With Food Network (Exclusive)

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Guy’s oldest son, Hunter, is also on it. He is in the MBA program at the University of Miami for his master’s degree in business.

In November, the celebrity chef, 55, reportedly signed a new three-year, $100 million deal with the Food Network, according to Diversity. Now she tells PEOPLE she feels “very humbled” by the achievement. (He previously signed an $80 million contract in 2021.)

“I’m so grateful. I feel really lucky,” says Fieri, who will be emceeing the Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate during the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. “I started working at the Food Network almost 17, 18 years ago. And I never thought something like this would happen to me.”

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