Rachael Ray’s syndicated daytime TV present is coming to an finish after 17 seasons, because the multihyphenate cooks up new manufacturing ventures.
The 54-year-old longtime host confirmed the information Friday in a press release to The Put up.
“In my greater than 20 plus years in tv, I’ve had 17 fantastic seasons working in daytime tv with ‘Rachael,’” the assertion reads.
“Nonetheless I’ve made the choice that’s it’s time for me to maneuver on to the following thrilling chapter in my broadcast profession.”
The information comes hours after the Meals Community star introduced that she is teaming up with Intentional Content material Workforce to launch a new production company, Free Meals Studios.
“My passions have developed from the speak present format manufacturing and syndication mannequin to a platform unencumbered by the standard guidelines of distribution,” her assertion continued.
“I’m actually excited to have the ability to introduce and develop new and upcoming epicurean expertise on all platforms … Thanks to all of our ‘Rachael’ daytime present companions, crew, and associates, and the fantastic years all of us labored collectively.”
Rumors of the present’s demise swirled in January, as a source told Page Six, “This speak comes up yearly as a result of the present is renewed yearly. In actual fact, they’re on the market renewing the present proper now. There’s by no means a call till later within the spring.”
Premiering in September 2006, this system showcased Ray’s culinary abilities, in addition to superstar interviews, visits from well being and way of life consultants, make-over segments, and musical performances.
It was nominated for 37 Daytime Emmys and snagged three Excellent Discuss Present Awards all through its run. The charismatic Ray landed her personal present after a recurring stint on “The Oprah Winfrey Present.”
Longtime daytime TV personalities Dr. Phil McGraw and Judge Greg Mathis just lately introduced the tip of their respective packages as properly.
CBS Tv Distribution distributes and produces Ray’s present.
“When Rachael debuted her present 17 years in the past, she was a game-changer within the daytime house. She made cooking accessible to the plenty, taught viewers easy options on learn how to enhance their lives and coaxed nice tales out of superstar friends along with her relatable down-to-earth demeanor,” Steve LoCascio, president of CBS Media Ventures, told Deadline.
“We’re proud to have produced such a profitable present with Rachael and her crew for therefore a few years. We’ll miss Rachael on the air every single day, however we’ll at all times be household.”
