Sandra Lee and Ben Youcef have officially ended their relationship, calling off their engagement after five years together.
Lee’s representative, Jen Abel, confirmed to TMZ that the former Food Network star and Youcef are no longer engaged. The confirmation comes shortly after the publication encountered Lee in New York City last week. When asked about her wedding plans, Lee redirected the conversation to her work, offering no details or timeline.
Observers also noted that Lee was not wearing her engagement ring at the time. When questioned about it, she attributed the absence to her outfit, but her response left some doubts.
Sandra Lee, 59, and Ben Youcef, 47, began dating in early 2021 and became engaged later that year, marking a significant relationship milestone.
Prior to her relationship with Youcef, Lee was in a long-term partnership with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The couple separated in 2019 after 14 years together.
