In recent months, fans have been very worried about celebrity chef Rachael Ray. Between her changing looks and erratic behavior, more than a few people have shared their concern for her health, and now that she’s made a rare public appearance while stepping out in New York City this week, she’s got people talking all over again.
As multiple outlets including The Daily Mail reported, Rachael was spotted walking into a studio for a taping of the Drew Barrymore Show on Wednesday morning. Wearing a brown leather jacket and coordinating pants, she shot the cameras a tight-lipped smile as she walked past.
Over the past couple of years, Rachael and her health have been at the center of conversation for fans who have noticed her slurring her words in cooking videos she’s shared on social media, and according to what an insider told The Daily Mail earlier this year, those close to Rachael are reportedly worried about her, too.
“Those close to Rachael are so concerned. She has shut people out and lives a very secluded life,” the source said. “She seems lost and when anyone reaches out to her she doesn’t respond. 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.”
Rachael hasn’t opened up about what may be going on with her behind the scenes, instead, posting her favorite recipes on Instagram as usual.
For the most part, this also means that her social media comments have returned to normal, with more people focusing on the food than Rachael’s behavior — the opposite of the way things were just a few months ago, when the comments on Instagram would overflow with questions about her health.
On one May 2025 post, the comments were so accusatory towards Rachael that one fan stepped in to defend her.
“Her appearance is really no one’s business,” they wrote. “She looks fantastic actually. It’s sad that we live in such a judgmental world. A world that thinks they need to know everything about everyone and that they have a right to judge someone. If you don’t appreciate the content that she puts out, move on, pretty simple.”
