Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Author
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Dwight Hudgins Biography
Dwight Hudgins is an African-American chef and reality TV personality competing in Chopped: Castaways. Chopped: Castaways premiered on May 12, 2026, at 9|8c on Food Network. Better known as “The Dreaded Fisherman, he co-owns Barbara’s Kitchen in Largo, Florida, which specializes in luxury jams, jellies, and salsas.
Dwight Hudgins Height
Hudgins stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Dwight Hudgins Age
Hudgins was born on December 14th, but his year of birth away from the limelight; thus, his exact age is unknown. He annually celebrates his birthday on December 14th, as revealed by his Facebook post on December 15, 2025, captioned, “Well…….yesterday was my 👉🏾 BIRTHDAY 👈🏾 and we did a Catering job alllllllll day…..lol. I don’t really celebrate birthday’s anyway but I embrace and love my age…”
Personal Life
Dwight Hudgins Family and Relatives
Hudgins keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Dwight Hudgins Spouse and Children
Hudgins is in a relationship with Sharon Young. On December 14, 2025, she posted photos of them on her Facebook account and captioned “Happy blessed birthday to my talented, super intelligent and creative partner/friend. You bring out the best in me. May your day be filled with…” Sharon celebrates her birthday on January 23rd, as evidenced by his Facebook post on January 23, 2025, captioned, “…SHOUT OUT TO MY ……… Ride or DIE ……….HAPPY BIRTHDAY…it’s Sharon’s Birthday Today 🎂😘‼️…”
Hudgins has two sons, Najee and Miles. On September 28, 2020, he posted his son on his Facebook account, captioning, “Like to celebrate National Sons Day. I am extremely proud of the achievements my 2 sons Miles & Najee and all they have accomplished….”Miles graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computation and Cognition from Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) in June 2023. On June 5, 2023, he posted photos of his graduation on his Facebook account and captioned “I am so very proud of my Son Miles, who just Graduated from MIT. It seems like it was just a few weeks ago his journey began, to me. For him a lot longer…”
Dwight Hudgins Education
Hudgins received his high school diploma before enrolling at Rutgers University in 1984. In 1988, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture/Environmental Planning.
Professional Life
Dwight Hudgins Net Worth
Hudgins has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a chef and reality TV personality.
Dwight Hudgins Career
Hudgins has been a project manager and owner of Elite Home & Estate property management in Milford since 2011. He co-owns Barbara’s Kitchen in Largo, Florida, which specializes in luxury jams, jellies, and salsas.
Dwight Hudgins Chopped Castaways
Hudgins competes in Chopped: Castaways, which premiered on May 12, 2026, at 9|8c on Food Network. Hosted by Ted Allen, the show follows 12 chefs, including Hudgins, on a remote island as they finish physical challenges to earn basket ingredients and cook on an open flame, all with a $100,000 grand prize on the line. It features the judges Marcus Samuelsson, Gabe Bertaccini, and Maneet Chauhan. Similar to Survivor, chefs work in teams to build kitchens and cook, with underachievers facing a “Gauntlet” head-to-head battle. Known as the “Dreaded Fisherman,” he is comfortable in the surf and sand. Eager to dive right in, he is ready for his first food competition. Hudgins competes alongside other chefs, including
- Ara Zada
- Cate Meade
- Carrie Baird
- James Peck
- Aidan Barry Owens
- Jean-Paul Bourgeois
- Hannah Flora
- Logan Sandoval
- Paulette Tejada
- Stephen Kina
- Sunny Moody
Dwight Hudgins Social Media
Hudgins has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook and Instagram. He has a following of over 700 on Facebook and a following of over 3.9K on Instagram.
