Paula Deen is one of the most recognizable celebrity chefs, widely known for her butter-heavy dishes.

However, nothing is ever as it seems.

“I still can’t get that sucker right!”

Paula Deen and Michael Groover smiling

she said to GH.

In 2013, rumors began circulating online that Groover was cheating on Deen.

However, it’s possible this salacious tale is nothing more than a work of fiction.

Michael Groover and Paula Deen cooking together

Another source close to the couple attempted to set the record straight when speaking withUs Weekly.

“This story is absolutely not true,” they said.

“They have never been closer.

Michael Groover and Paula Deen smiling

Michael adores her, and Paula adores him.

They are completely fine.”

In 2015, the chef deeded the real estate to her husband, according todocumentsobtained by the Daily Mail.

Michael Groover and Paula Deen posing

However, just over a year later, Deen still married to Groover took back ownership of the home.

A representative for Deen was quoted saying, “These rumors are completely false they have a wonderful marriage.

This deed of gift was just a part of Paula’s estate-planning process (viaPage Six).

Puala Deen and Michael Groover smiling

However, Groover doesn’t seem to mind being with an older woman.

In fact, he might even prefer it.

How’s that for a southern adage?

Michael Groover and Paula Deen being filmed on set

It’d been a coon’s age since I met a woman like Ms. Paula Deen.

Likely inspired by his wife, Groover struck out on an entrepreneurial venture of his own in 2007.

“I think we both put together a great product,” he said.

No doubt Groover’s connection to Paula Deen helped him sell a few cups of joe.