Rachael Ray ends daytime show after 17 seasons: ‘Next exciting chapter’
a new production company, Free Food Studios.“My passions have evolved from the talk show format production and syndication model to a platform unencumbered by the traditional rules of distribution,” her statement continued. “I am truly excited to be able to introduce and develop new and upcoming epicurean talent on all platforms … Thank you to all of our ‘Rachael’ daytime show partners, crew, and affiliates, and the wonderful years we all worked together.”Rumors of the show’s demise swirled in January, as a source told Page Six, “This talk comes up every year because the show is renewed yearly.