EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Chef Rachael Ray 'Acting So Strung Out and Loopy' She's 'Terrifying Pals' – And Has Them 'Gripped With Fear' She is Hitting the Bottle
Rachael Ray is at the center of major worries over her health.
March 19 2025, Published 6:00 a.m. ET
Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is acting strung out and loopy – again – and it's got worried insiders begging her to get help, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
In a recent clip the 56-year-old posted on social media, fans noticed her garbling her words and wondered whether she was drunk.
"Clearly something is going on and it appears she's slurring her words again," a source told us. "She's always been a workaholic and people say she's pushing herself too hard and putting herself under great stress."
Rachael Ray impersonated Carrie Fisher's Princess Lea hairdo in one of her increasingly wacky TV spots.
On a recent episode of Meals in Minutes, about preparing fajitas, the comfort foodie also goofed off more than usual.
She put two bowls on either side of her head, saying: "Look, I'm Princess Leia!" referring to Carrie Fisher's unfortunate hairdo in Star Wars.
Then as Ray was carrying a large platter of vegetables over to the counter, she mysteriously exclaimed, "What the heck, Batman!"
She also said into the camera: "I think these should be called fun-jitas because it makes you want to have fun."
Ray's weight is also sparking concerns.
The stand-and-stir chatterbox has packed an estimated 30 extra pounds onto her 5-foot-3 frame since she quit her namesake talk show two years ago.
"She looks bloated, but it's not just the weight gain that has people worried," our insider said – referring to how medical experts said excess weight is associated with such diseases as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
In a September Instagram post, she also appeared to slur her words, and fans noticed one side of Ray's mouth seemed to droop when she spoke.
John Cusimano and Ray's 'fierce fights' are said to be adding to friends' growing concerns for the cook.
Never Miss an
Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox
By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
"When Rachael quit her talk show, the feeling was that she was finally going to allow herself to relax, but she's busier than ever," the source added.
They went on: "She's a perfectionist and always has several projects going at once, and has to be hands-on when it comes to her brand."
The "screaming fights" she has with hubby John Cusimano, 57, can't be helping either, according to another insider – who added: "They get in each other's faces and yell, but she brushes it off as just two Italians acting up.
"But friends and fans are worried, and the consensus is that she needs to slow down before she kills herself."
