Where Are Amy and Samy Bouzaglo Today? the Truth Behind Kitchen Nightmares' Most Notorious Couple
By James H. Sterling
The downfall of Amy’s Baking Company extended past bad Yelp reviews. Investigative reporting following the broadcast revealed deeper legal complexities surrounding the owners. Public records surfaced showing that Amy had previously served 14 months in federal prison in 2008 for using someone else's Social Security number to obtain a line of credit.
More decisively, Samy's immigration status caught the attention of federal authorities. An Israeli citizen who had spent significant time in France, Samy had omitted past criminal convictions on his legal residency paperwork, including international charges related to drug distribution and extortion. Facing protracted deportation proceedings from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Samy chose to leave the country rather than fight a losing legal battle in federal immigration court.
Amy stayed by her husband's side. The couple sold the remaining assets of the Scottsdale space in late 2015, packed their belongings, and relocated to Israel. In subsequent interviews, Amy maintained that the move provided relief from the relentless public scrutiny and physical harassment they faced in Arizona, where curious tourists routinely drove past their suburban home shouting television catchphrases.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
