RACHAEL Ray has made a confession about her life being altered forever after a tragic experience.
The TV chef, 56, said “your life changes forever” when “disaster strikes” in an emotional video four years after her devastating house fire.
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In the new social media post where Rachael became emotional when talking about experiencing “disaster”, it was revealed that the TV chef was releasing a new TV special titled Rachael Ray’s Rebuild.
“I’m teaming up with my amazing friend @carrinoanthony and the incredible @freefoodstudios team to help families recover after devastating losses–homes destroyed by weather, fires, and more,” she penned in the caption.
She added: “Together, we’re not just rebuilding houses we’re creating hope, healing, and forever homes.
“Join us for the premiere this Sunday, 12/8, at 11a/10c on @aetv as we turn tragedy into triumph. Let’s get to work.”
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Speaking in the emotional trailer, Rachael said: “I can say from personal experience when disaster strikes your home, your life changes forever.”
The TV chef and personality then added: “I wanna help people rebuild their homes and their lives.”
Reacting to the emotional video and heartwarming announcement of the TV special, fans flocked to the comments section to share their gratitude for Rachael and all she does.
“She needs more credit in this world. Completely self-made, never has gotten arrogant, continues to give back in every way possible, and genuinely makes the world a better place. The true definition of beautiful inside and out,” penned one person.
“Best thing you have, ever done…and girl, you have done a lot,” said a second.
‘YOU ARE TRULY A BEAUTIFUL HUMBLE PERSON’
A third then added: “You are truly a beautiful humble person, we need more blessings like you!”
A fourth went on: “Just wow!! You are soo amazing and such an inspiration.”
And a fifth said: “Amazing that you are doing this. Having a fire in our home was the most incredibly traumatic thing that has ever happened to me.
“People need so much love and support during times like these. Thank you for always paying it forward @rachaelray.”
DEVASTATING HOUSE FIRE
Back in 2020, the I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead podcast host spoke out on social media after a fire took over the Upstate home she shared with her husband John Cusimamo.
Photos of the blaze showed flames bursting out of the roof of the mansion as firefighters arrived on the scene.
It took the first responders two hours to get the fire under control.
At the time, Rachael’s representative Charlie Dougiello said: “Rachael, her husband, and their dog Bella are safe.
“The house is unfortunately damaged and we don’t yet know to what extent.”
Their Lake Luzerne mansion erupted in flames while Rachael was preparing dinner for John, with the celebrity chef recounting the terrifying ordeal on her Food Network show.
She documented the damage in a nine-minute clip that was aired during the season 15 premiere of The Rachael Ray show the same year.
HOUSE IN RUINS
“On August 9, my house burned,” she began. “15 years of memories. 40 years of notebooks, drawings, thoughts, my life’s work.
“Today, we’re going to share what’s left of our home.”
During the clip on her show, Rachael walked through the house as she surveyed the damage, including the charred remains of her and John’s bedroom.
Their library and their dressing room could also be seen with mounds of charred clothes during the program in 2020.
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