Rachael Ray is coming to an end of an era. The Rachael Ray Show, a daytime talk show hosted by the 54-year-old chef, is ending after 17 seasons. On March 3, Rachael provided the New York Post with confirmation of the information. The statement read, “In my more than 20 plus years in television, I have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with ‘Rachael,’” the statement said. “However I’ve made the decision that’s it’s time for me to move on to the next exciting chapter in my broadcast career.”
Rachael’s programme rumours began in January as a result of information provided by Page Six. “Her show is ending. This will be the last season,” According to a source close to the business, this will be the final season. An insider at the programme, according to Page Six, dispelled the suspicions, stating, This talk comes up every year because the show is renewed yearly. In fact, they’re out there renewing the show right now. There’s never a decision until later in the spring.” A rep at the show also told Page Six that the show was not canceled.
The Rachael Ray Show debuted on September 18, 2006, and has been filmed in New York City for 17 seasons. Over the years, Rachael has invited a number of famous guests on her show, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Reba McEntire, Kate Hudson, and others. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Rachael had to begin co-hosting the show with her husband John Cusimano from their home in March 2020. In October 2021, the show made its studio debut once more.
Out of 16 nominations, Rachael’s talk show took home two Daytime Emmy Awards. In 2010 and 2019, it won for Best Talk Show/Entertainment and Outstanding Talk Show/Informative, respectively. Rachael’s husband posted a picture of their dog, Isaboo, curled up in bed with the Emmy trophy following the latter victory.