Over the past few months, fears have grown for the culinary TV star Rachael Ray after she made a series of bizarre appearances. Now, things have gotten even worse for Ray, as she suffered another career setback with her strange behavior at a recent promotional event for her gin brand.
Ray ‘Seemed Off’ At Bizarre Public Appearance
On Saturday, Ray held a meet-and-greet and bottle signing for her distilled “Staple Gin” in New York City. However, an insider told Daily Mail that the event got off to a rough start when there were just 20 fans in line when the signing was set to begin at the Broadway Spirits store in Manhattan.
Making matters worse, these fans were forced to wait in stifling 80 degre heat for Ray to show up, as she wasn’t there when it began. This was particularly frustrating for the fans, as they had each paid $50 for a ticket to this signing.
Ray finally showed up “20 minutes late” in a “cheerful mood,” according to the source. However, the insider went on to say that when the fans began meeting Ray in groups of four, something “seemed off” about the culinary star. Indeed, she reportedly exhibited “bizarre behavior” as she met her fans and handed them signed bottles of gin along with branded baseball caps.
“She got oddly close to some people, hugging them in a way that seemed overly familiar as she posed for photos,” the source alleged. “You know how Drew Barrymore acts with celebrity guests on her talk show? Just like that.”
Much to Ray’s humiliation, there were so few fans gathered that the event ended in less than an hour. It had been scheduled to run from 1 to 3pm. However, according to the source, “around halfway through the event there was no line outside.”
“Organizers were then standing outside telling random people about Rachael Ray doing a bottle signing,” the insider continued.
For someone who was once as big a star as Ray was, we can only imagine how embarrassing this was.
Ray’s Loved Ones Are ‘So Concerned’
This comes after a difficult time for Ray. Her eponymous talk show The Rachael Ray Show that premiered in 2006 was canceled in 2023 after 17 seasons. Ray then launched a show called Meals in Minutes in April of 2024. The third season of that show premiered in May. However, those close to Ray say that she is still struggling to come to terms with the cancelation of The Rachael Ray Show.
Another source recently claimed that Ray “has not had the easiest time” since her eponymous talk show was canceled. That insider explained that the talk show was Ray’s “pride and joy. It was her life for so many years.”
A third insider preciously alleged that Ray’s family and friends have become worried about her wellbeing.
“Those close to Rachael are so concerned,” this source alleged. “She has shut people out and lives a very secluded life.”
“She seems lost and when anyone reaches out to her she doesn’t respond,” the insider concluded. “Rachael was always so meticulous about her appearance, and it is very telling and concerning that she now just doesn’t care. It is indicative of a bigger issue.”
Fans Worried About Ray
Ray’s fans have also been worried about her health. Those fears began all started back in September, when she took to Instagram to post a bizarre video honoring the late singer Tony Bennett.
Fans responded by saying that Ray was “slurring” her speech in the video. Some questioned if she was drunk, while others thought she might be on a medication or suffering from a major health condition.
“Is she slurring or am I slurring,” one fan commented. Another added, “I love you but are you ok? I’m seriously concerned.”
“Rachel is in a bit of trouble?! I hope someone is just as concerned as I am?” a third fan wrote. A fourth person questioned, “What the heck is wrong with her? Messy hair, slurring words….wow just wow …”
Check out that video for yourself below.
Backstory: Rachael Ray, 56, Seen ‘Slurring’ Her Words In New Video – Fears Grow For Her Health
Ray herself has yet to comment about the fears over her health. As time has gone on, however, Ray’s public appearances only seem to be getting more and more bizarre. We can only hope that if there is something truly wrong with Ray, she gets the help that she needs.
Please join us in saying a prayer for Rachael Ray!
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