Chef Smith publicly apologized for faking his Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate for the longest individual cookathon. In a video posted by his manager, Nana Boroo, Chef Smith expressed remorse, explaining that his actions were driven by desperation. The incident has sparked discussions about the pressures faced by public figures, with some expressing sympathy and others criticizing the deception. Chef Smith is set to give a full interview on GHOne TV's YouTube channel at 6:00 PM to further discuss the issue.