Fans React to Hunter Fieri’s Costume Disaster : Hunter Fieri, son of celebrity chef Guy Fieri, has been a constant supporter of his fiancée, Tara Bernstein, a professional pickleball player. Often sharing posts featuring Bernstein and her athletic pursuits, Hunter has even taken to the pickleball court himself to show his enthusiasm for her sport. The two are set to tie the knot in June 2025, but Hunter’s recent Halloween court appearance may have him reconsidering his role in her pickleball practices.
A Hilarious Halloween Twist
On Halloween, Hunter decided to add some festive spirit to the pickleball court by arriving in a full inflatable squirrel costume. In a video posted to Instagram on October 31, Bernstein introduced the scene, announcing that she’d be “practicing dinking with Hunter the squirrel.” Dinking, a key technique in pickleball, involves softly hitting the ball over the net so the opponent can return it.
The Dinking Mishap
However, Hunter’s costume quickly turned the lighthearted practice session into comedy gold. As Bernstein attempted to rally, the oversized squirrel suit made any return from Hunter almost impossible. When the ball struck him directly in the chest, Hunter raised his hands in exaggerated disbelief, exclaiming, “We didn’t even start!” while Bernstein burst into laughter. Hunter, perhaps frustrated but taking it all in stride, humorously walked off the court before rejoining his fiancée for a hug—still in the squirrel costume.
Instagram Reacts to the Couple’s Shenanigans
Hunter later commented on the Instagram video with a playful message: “We didn’t even start dinking yet I got bagged off the start, really feelin the love babe ❤️.” Bernstein responded, “hahah you’re the best that was so funny❤️.” The playful interaction quickly garnered reactions from friends and fans alike. One commenter chimed in, “Nailed him lol,” while another joked, “The way the pickleball ricocheted off .” The light-hearted moment shows the couple’s sense of humor as they prepare for their upcoming wedding—although it’s uncertain if inflatable squirrel costumes will make an appearance on the registry.
News in Brief : Fans React to Hunter Fieri’s Costume Disaster
Hunter Fieri joined his fiancée, professional pickleball player Tara Bernstein, for a Halloween practice session on the pickleball court—while dressed as an inflatable squirrel. The costume led to an entertaining mishap when a dinking practice resulted in Hunter taking a hit to the chest, drawing laughs from Bernstein and fans on Instagram. The couple, planning to wed in June 2025, shared the humorous moment online, where fans praised the fun-loving spirit of the pair.
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