Rachael Ray has provided an update on her health following concerns from fans who noticed her speech appeared slurred in a recent Instagram video. The 56-year-old television chef addressed her well-being during the premiere episode of her new podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, revealing that she has suffered a couple of bad falls in recent weeks.
Ray explained that she has been refraining from physical labour, including her usual chores and wood-carrying, due to the accidents. She and her husband, John Cusimano, often compete over tasks like gathering wood, but she admitted she has not been able to participate recently.
The health update comes after fans expressed alarm over a video posted on Instagram by Home Made Nation on September 2, as part of a series called 'Rachael Ray in Tuscany'. In the clip, Ray appeared to slur her words while cooking ossobuco as a tribute to the late Tony Bennett. Some viewers speculated she might be intoxicated or had suffered a stroke.
While Ray has not directly addressed the specific video, she has not commented on the speculation. Many fans defended her, urging others not to act as 'internet doctors' and to respect her privacy. The Independent has contacted representatives for Ray for comment.
