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Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is once again criticized by fans for her latest social media post after sparking a health scare earlier this month.
Ray’s Instagram post teased the upcoming “Burger Bash” in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, September 27th, and fans are wondering if the photo is recent, especially considering it’s from 56 years ago. I immediately noticed that it couldn’t be there. The appearance of old people these days.
“This is definitely not a recent photo. Have you seen her in some of the posts she’s made? She doesn’t look like this. I hope she’s doing well.” one user wrote, and another user agreed. This is not who she is today. β A third implored: βPlease take care of your health, we love you and God bless you π.β
Rachael Ray hosts Burger Bash at the 2024 South Beach Wine and Food Festival on February 22, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida. Fans continue to express concern for the celebrity chef as her health deteriorates… Rachael Ray attends the 2024 South Beach Festival in Miami Beach, Florida on February 22, 2024 – Host a Burger Bash at the Wine and Food Festival. Fans continue to express their concerns for the celebrity chef as her health status becomes a hot topic among her followers. See more Jason Corner/Getty Images
Ray captioned the photo, “Excited to be hosting @nycwff’s 16th annual @bluemoonbrewco’s Burger Bash ππ₯ again! Last year was so much fun that it was easy to go back π§ .” He commented, suggesting that this photo was taken back in time from 2023. , It is unknown what year this photo actually dates.
Concerns about the Rachael Ray Show alum’s health first arose in early September, with fans expressing concern for her health after noticing her “slurred speech” in a recent Instagram video. Raised. Speculation ranged from a stroke to Bell’s palsy to even being under the influence of alcohol. Her representative declined to comment when contacted by TMZ.
Ray’s distinctive raspy voice is the result of childhood croup. In a 2006 interview with People magazine, she explained: “I often lose my voice…I don’t have naturally strong vocal cords,” she said of how she has worked with voice doctors to manage her condition over the years.
In 2008, rumors began circulating that Ray had throat cancer, and Ray’s representative revealed that he would undergo “very minor surgery” to remove a benign cyst from his vocal cords. “Rachel is a symbol of health,” spokeswoman Charlie Dusiello said at the time, stressing that the procedure was routine.