Duff Goldman’s health is thrown into question this festive season as the Food Network star takes some time away from his regular spot on the Holiday Baking Championship. Duff is a judge on the long-running competition series alongside

Duff hasn’t addressed his absence from the show personally via Instagram, but fans noticed during Holiday Baking Championship it was said the pastry chef was away due to sickness. Despite being absent from filming a few times, Duff’s current Instagram posts have fans saying how great he looks.

Duff Goldman’s health

When Holiday Baking Championship viewers tuned into the show to see that Duff wasn’t appearing in his usual judging role some were disappointed and others confused.

However, fans learned from the show that Duff was away due to sickness. Many said that they “missed” home and more fans sent the chef well wishes.

Some tweeted in Duff’s absence via X (Twitter): “Missed seeing Duff last night on #holidaybakingchampionship! Just wasn’t the same without him! I love all the judges, but it’s just not the same without Duff. Glad he’ll be back next week!”

Duff lost 40 lbs

In a recent People Magazine exclusive, Duff opened up about his family life and weight loss journey.

He said that he was inspired by his two-year-old daughter to lose weight and lost 40 lbs in six months.

When it comes to his weight loss journey, the father-of-one told People it wasn’t a “chore,” as “you’re making those decisions for somebody that’s relying on you.”

Fans say he looks ‘healthy’

Although pastry chef Duff has taken some time away from judging this festive season, he has been taking to Instagram regularly.

On an Instagram post from December 13, a fan commented: “Love this!! And you look healthy and fantastic!! Keep up the working out!!”

The Food Network star had more people writing compliments in the comments: “You look great!!”

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