Talk Show "Rachael Ray" to End After 17 Seasons

The decision to end the Monday-Friday discussion program was driven by the recent, severe decline in the series' ratings.

Image credit: getty images By Joe Frank

Ray is leaving her daily talk show to focus on her new production company, Free Food Studios.

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Ray is still on Food Network, but she is leaving her daily chat show to focus on her new production firm, Free Food Studios.

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Ray said, "I've worked in daytime television for more than 20 years and have had 17 wonderful seasons.

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Ray has decided to advance to the fascinating new stage of his broadcasting profession, Free Food Studios.

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He is looking forward to working with his Rachael daytime show partners, crew, and affiliates to introduce and develop new epicurean talent.

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Ray began her TV career on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and shifted to her own syndicated talk show in 2006.

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"Rachael Ray" was a successful daytime show for 15 years, winning Daytime Emmys in 2008, 2009, and 2019.

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Rachael Ray was a game changer in the daytime sector, teaching audiences easy answers and inspiring celebrity guests.

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He continued, "We are proud to have produced such a successful show with Rachael and her team, and will miss her every day."

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