Rachael Ray makes cryptic remarks about ‘sad things that happen’ as fans express concern over her health

Rachael Ray emphasized that not everything that seems negative is inherently bad, highlighting personal growth from difficult experiences
UPDATED OCT 30, 2024
Rachael Ray recently sparked concerns with her comments on life's challenges during her podcast (Getty images)
Rachael Ray recently sparked concerns with her comments on life's challenges during her podcast (Getty images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Beloved TV chef Rachael Ray recently raised eyebrows with a cryptic remark about "sad things that happen to you" during her podcast, 'I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead'.

Speaking with actor Billy Crudup, she reflected on the lessons of life, saying, “That’s the beauty of life. You have to learn, and I think this is a big talking point for living a long life… Not everything that feels bad is bad. Sometimes things that happen to you that from the outside look sad, they also help you propel forward and understand other people.”

Rachael Ray shares life lessons amid health concerns and marriage complications

Her comments come amid worries about her health after she admitted to experiencing recent "bad falls." This follows her appearance on social media, where fans expressed concerns about her speech, prompting comments like "What happened?" and "I love you but are you ok?"

Rachael has not directly addressed these worries and has filtered comments on her videos.

According to The Sun, later in the podcast, Rachael hinted at challenges in her marriage to John M Cusimano, stating, “I am wildly, wildly lucky that I have my husband. But he understands I need my space. He needs his space. John and I largely stay in separate corners.”

Rachael Ray is seen during the 2024 South Beach Wine and Food Festival on February 24, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)
Rachael Ray shared valuable life lessons while addressing worries about her health following recent 'bad falls' (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images)

Despite these health concerns, Rachael made a public appearance at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, where she mingled with friends at her gin company booth, Staple Gin, and announced the winners of the evening's burger contest.

Dressed in a satin dress with a multi-patterned jacket and sneakers, she expressed her gratitude to the audience, saying, "I love being here, and it’s just wonderful to be with all of you."

Rachael Ray embraces homemaker tag amid health struggles and new podcast launch

In her podcast, Rachael described herself as a homemaker who enjoys chores, stating, “I really like chores.”

However, she acknowledged her recent struggles, sharing, “I had a couple of bad falls in the last couple of weeks so I haven’t been doing that in a while.” She added a playful note about carrying wood, explaining how she turns it into a game to challenge herself against her husband.

Rachael Ray visits Staple Gin boothduring the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One - Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations at Pier 76 on October 15, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images for NYCWFF)
Rachael Ray has embraced her role as a homemaker and enjoys her 'chores' (John Lamparski/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

Rachael's remarks about life's challenges and her health have left fans concerned, especially after a recent appearance on 'Rachael Ray in Tuscany', where many noted her slurred speech. She has continued to post on her social media since then, though she has not commented on these concerns.

The launch of her podcast marks a new venture for the chef, who aims to discuss hard work and inspiration. In the first episode, she stated, “This is a podcast about drive, what fuels people who love hard work and what we can learn from one another.” Rachael explained that she is at her best "when I am pressed," declaring, “That is why I have always said, I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”

She invited fans to join her for “conversations with people I know and people I want to know better,” concluding with, “Welcome to 'I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead.'”

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