Rachael Ray sparked concerns for her health among fans after posting a video that appeared to show her slurring her words.
The 56-year-old chef and TV personality surprised fans when she posted a sneak peek of her new show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany, which showed her cooking Ossobuco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.
However, when Ray emotionally recounted how Bennett hit his head on her marble counter and feared she had “killed” him, fans were left wondering about her own health.
One fan wrote: “Is he slurring his words or am I slurring him?” while another wrote: “I love you but are you okay? I’m so worried.”
Others wrote: “Rachel is in trouble! I hope someone is as worried as I am,” “Wait! What is wrong with Rachael Ray?” and “She is getting older like the rest of us. Maybe she has a disease, maybe she is on medication. Anyway, there is no need to be mean.”
Rachael Ray sparked concerns for her health among fans after posting a video that appeared to show her slurring her words.
The 56-year-old chef and TV personality surprised fans when she posted a sneak peek of her new show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany, which showed her cooking Ossobuco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.
“What the hell is wrong with him? His hair is disheveled, his speech is slurred… Oh, my!”
Other viewers supported the star, writing: “There are a lot of negative comments on here. Leave Rachel alone. People are going through different things in life that we don’t know about. Let’s be kind.”
“I adore Rachael, I would give anything to cook with her and share some wine and laughter with her. She is the most generous and talented person with such a big heart, and deserves nothing but love and respect from her fans, and she has mine!”
“People leave her alone, menopause affects us all differently. Instead of belittling her, enjoy the delicious food and funny stories.”
DailyMail.com has contacted Rachael Ray’s representatives for comment.
Last year, Ray announced the end of his daytime talk show after 17 seasons.
“In my 20-plus years in television I have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with Rachael,” Ray began his statement.
“However, I have decided it is time to move on to the next exciting chapter in my television career.”
However, when Ray emotionally recounted how Bennett hit his head on her marble counter and feared she had “killed” him, fans were left wondering about her own health.
Fans took to social media to voice their concerns.
The Rachael Ray Show debuted in 2006, became the top syndicated program launched that year and racked up 37 Daytime Emmy Award nominations over its next 17 seasons, winning three for Outstanding Talk Show.
The core of Rachael’s format highlights her recognizable culinary skills alongside her fun and relaxed interview style.
Celebrity guests are a big part of the show, as the 30-Minute Meals star has interviewed celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, the Kardashians and even former First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Rachael Ray Show was one of the first daytime shows to resume filming amid the Covid pandemic, returning for its 16th season in October 2021.
2020 was a difficult year for Ray and her husband John Cusimano, 56, asThe couple lost their upstate New York home in an accidental fire in August 2020.
Other fans defended the star in the comments section.
Last year, Ray announced the end of his daytime talk show after 17 seasons.
They also suffered for their Manhattan. apartment flooding in September of that year, and her pitbull Isaboo passed away that summer in June.
In 2008, Ray’s representative dismissed rumours that she had throat cancer, saying: “Rachael is the picture of health. She is undergoing minor surgery to remove a benign cyst on her vocal cord.
“It’s a standard check-in and check-out procedure that he will undergo in early December and will not negatively impact any of his tapings on his daytime show or on the Food Network.”
