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Sophie Flay

Sophie Flay is an American journalist and television personality known for her work with ABC News and ABC7 Los Angeles.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sophie Flay is an American journalist and television personality known for her work with ABC News and ABC7 Los Angeles. She has also appeared in several food and lifestyle programs with her father, chef Bobby Flay.

Early life and education

Flay was born on April 16, 1996, in New York City and grew up in an entertainment- and food-oriented household. She studied broadcast and digital journalism at the University of Southern California, earning a degree in broadcast and digital journalism.

Broadcast journalism career

After college, Flay joined ABC7 in Los Angeles, where she worked as a community journalist and later as a general assignment reporter. She later became a co-anchor of ABC News programs World News Now and Good Morning America First Look.

Food Network appearances

Although her main career is journalism, Flay has appeared in several Food Network projects with her father Bobby Flay, including Beat Bobby Flay, Brunch @ Bobby’s, The Flay List, and Bobby and Sophie on the Coast. These appearances helped make her a familiar television personality beyond local news.

Academic role

In addition to reporting and anchoring, Flay has taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism.

Key facts

  • Sophie Flay is a co-anchor of World News Now and Good Morning America First Look for ABC News.
  • She graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • Flay has appeared with her father Bobby Flay on Food Network programs including Beat Bobby Flay, Brunch @ Bobby’s, The Flay List, and Bobby and Sophie on the Coast.
  • She has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophie Flay?
She is an American journalist, anchor, and television personality who works for ABC News and has appeared in Food Network programs with her father.
When was Sophie Flay born?
She was born on April 16, 1996.
What does Sophie Flay do for a living?
She works as a journalist and television anchor, including co-anchoring World News Now and Good Morning America First Look.
Is Sophie Flay related to Bobby Flay?
Yes. She is Bobby Flay's daughter.
Where did Sophie Flay go to university?
She attended the University of Southern California.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Flay
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, and ABC News anchor roles.
  2. Food Networkhttps://www.foodnetwork.com/profiles/talent/sophie-flay
    Supports: Education, ABC7 role, and appearances on Food Network programs with Bobby Flay.
  3. ABC Newshttps://www.detpress.com/abcnews/bios/sophie-flay/
    Supports: Current ABC News co-anchor role, prior ABC7 reporting, USC education, and adjunct professorship.
  4. Peoplehttps://people.com/all-about-bobby-flay-daughter-sophie-flay-7574564
    Supports: Family relationship, graduation year, and USC adjunct professor role.