Darnell Ferguson

Darnell Ferguson is an American chef, television personality and restaurateur.

Early life and education Darnell Ferguson was born in 1987 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio.

Ferguson's television career began in 2015, after an appearance first on the local news and later on The Rachel Ray Show where he talked about his journey from selling drugs to owning restaurants. He has also appeared on HGTV's Home Town Takeover, The Big Holiday Food Fight, as well as the Food Network's Chopped, Supermarket Stakeout, Tiny Food Fight, Guy's Grocery Games, and Tournament of Champions. During his last visit to jail prior to 2024, Ferguson vowed to never return again and joined a church.

On January 9, 2024, Ferguson was arrested by Louisville Metro Police in the Louisville suburb of St. Matthews on seven criminal charges, including burglary, strangulation, and other charges in an incident involving his then-estranged wife. His preliminary court hearing was also scheduled for January 18, 2024,