Guy Fieri and wife Lori help son Ryder, 18, move into college as TV chef admits it ‘hasn’t hit us’ in emotional post

GUY Fieri and his wife Lori have dropped their son Ryder off at college, sharing an emotional post after saying goodbye.

The Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives star shared a carousel of photos and videos, giving fans a glimpse at his youngest son’s dorm room and more.

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Guy, 56, began his post with a snap of himself, Ryder, 18, and Lori, 53, posing together inside the dorm.

The family was all smiles, though the Guy’s Grocery Games star confessed in his caption that he was struggling.

He also shared a video of himself and Ryder from outside the dorm building, saying, “It’s move-in day. … Welcome to San Diego State.”

Ryder could be heard groaning just out of frame, mumbling, “We’re not doing this.”

Another video showed Lori and Ryder walking through the building’s halls, lugging some of his stuff.

Guy laughed as he said, “It’s so huge. What do you think? Is it bigger than you thought or is it smaller?”

The TV personality also shared a sped-up video of the trio working to put the room together and a snap showing the door with nametags on it.

One had Guy’s son Ryder’s name on it, while the other read Hunter, his roommate.

Guy also has a 28-year-old son named Hunter.

“It was a wild weekend moving @_ryderfieri into the dorms at @sandiegostateuniversity!! It hasn’t fully hit us yyet but not seeing him everyday is gonna be hard. He’s got a cool roommate (named Hunter, omg) SDSU is really great and supportive to their students and he’s fired up,” he shared in the caption.

“So proud of you Ryder. Good luck!!”

BEST OF LUCK

In the comments, fans showed their support for Guy and his son.

“Imagine being the roommate of Guy Fieri’s son. The snack game in there better be top tier! Go get em Ryder. The world awaits you,” one person posted.

“Dang. I’ve been watching grow for 15+ years via Food Network. Good luck Ryder. Good luck mom and dad,” a second fan commented.

A third supporter wrote, “How can he be in college??? He’s still that lil 12-13 yr old shy boy that would appear on GGG periodically.”

“How cool! Exciting but sad. You guys are now empty nesters. So excited for Ryder’s new venture. We love you guys,” another commenter gushed.

“Great job Ryder! congrats! Great place to go to school, let all that sun shine in,” someone else urged.

GUY’S NEW LOOK

The last few months have been transformative for Guy, and not just because his son left home for college.

The Food Network star has undergone a dramatic physical transformation, shedding serious weight.

He was spotted at the Olympics in Paris, France, supporting the United States Women’s Water Polo team with Flavor Flav.

Squad member Kaleigh Gilchrist, 32, posted a pic of Guy and Flavor Flav, who helped sponsor the team, looking on from the stands.

She captioned the snap, posted to her Instagram Story, “Flavor Town x Flavor Flav.”

Guy showed off his slimmed-down figure in a tight black T-shirt while rocking his signature bleached, spiked hair and sparkly jewelry around his neck.

He had an arm around Flavor Flav, born William Jonathan Drayton Jr., who wore U.S. national team colors during the event.

Flavor Flav, 65, also had on his signature massive clock necklace, stylish sunglasses, and a U.S.A flat-brim hat.

On Her Turf, an Instagram account, shared a highlight from the game on their Instagram feed.

“The U.S. women’s water polo is up vs. France and Flavor Flav and Guy Fieri are LOVING IT!,” the caption revealed.

Flavor Flav jumped around and danced in the crowd as Guy clapped nearby.

“I love that Flavor Flav sponsors the women’s water polo team,” one commenter posted.

“The mascot that we didn’t ask for but that we didn’t know we needed,” posted a second.

“That man is in his 60s and has more energy than anyone in the stands!” a third chimed in.

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