“Guy Fieri kicking out Taylor over politics? Absolutely not. We’re done with Flavortown,” one fan tweeted. Another user posted a now-viral meme of Swift’s Reputation album cover, captioned, “Look what you made me do, Guy.”

Of course, not everyone was siding with Swift. Fieri’s fanbase, made up of foodies who appreciate his unapologetic approach to greasy indulgence, rallied behind the chef, praising him for “standing up to the Hollywood elites.”

“Finally, someone who’s not afraid to tell it like it is,” one supporter posted on Facebook. “Guy Fieri kicking out Taylor Swift is the kind of energy we need in this country.”

Some even joked that Swift would now have to sing about getting kicked out of Flavortown in her next breakup anthem. “Waiting for the song ‘Banished from the Burger Bar,’” one user tweeted sarcastically.

The question now on everyone’s mind is whether this fiery move will backfire on Fieri or cement his reputation as a no-nonsense chef who isn’t afraid to throw down—politically or otherwise.

Marketing experts are split on the impact this could have on Fieri’s brand. “On one hand, his fans love him for being outspoken and sticking to his guns,” said public relations expert Molly Anders. “But on the other hand, you don’t just kick out Taylor Swift without some serious fallout. Swift has one of the most loyal fanbases on the planet, and alienating them could mean trouble for Fieri’s restaurants and TV appearances.”

Indeed, Swift’s fanbase is notorious for its dedication, and they’ve already proven their power in the past—whether it’s crashing Ticketmaster or organizing mass online campaigns. And with Swift currently on her record-breaking Eras tour, she’s arguably more influential than ever.

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