Rachael Ray’s syndicated daytime TV show is coming to an end after 17 seasons, because the multihyphenate cooks up recent production ventures.
The 54-year-old longtime host confirmed the news Friday in an announcement to The Post.
“In my greater than 20 plus years in television, I even have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with ‘Rachael,’” the statement reads.
“Nevertheless I’ve made the choice that’s it’s time for me to maneuver on to the following exciting chapter in my broadcast profession.”
The news comes hours after the Food Network star announced that she is teaming up with Intentional Content Team to launch a recent production company, Free Food Studios.
“My passions have evolved from the talk show format production and syndication model to a platform unencumbered by the standard rules of distribution,” her statement continued.
“I’m truly excited to have the ability to introduce and develop recent and upcoming epicurean talent on all platforms … Thanks to all of our ‘Rachael’ daytime show partners, crew, and affiliates, and the wonderful years all of us worked together.”
Rumors of the show’s demise swirled in January, as a source told Page Six, “This talk comes up every 12 months since the show is renewed yearly. In actual fact, they’re on the market renewing the show without delay. There’s never a call until later within the spring.”
Premiering in September 2006, this system showcased Ray’s culinary skills, in addition to celebrity interviews, visits from health and lifestyle experts, make-over segments, and musical performances.
It was nominated for 37 Daytime Emmys and snagged three Outstanding Talk Show Awards throughout its run. The charismatic Ray landed her own show after a recurring stint on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Longtime daytime TV personalities Dr. Phil McGraw and Judge Greg Mathis recently announced the top of their respective programs as well.
CBS Television Distribution distributes and produces Ray’s show.
“When Rachael debuted her show 17 years ago, she was a game-changer within the daytime space. She made cooking accessible to the masses, taught viewers easy solutions on the right way to improve their lives and coaxed great stories out of celebrity guests 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 successful show with Rachael and her team for thus a few years. We’ll miss Rachael on the air day by day, but we’ll all the time be family.”