Rachael Ray (2006–2023) User Reviews

I wouldn't go to her house for dinner

[tiffanie_says_stay_in_your_lane · 3/10 · 2 June 2023]

I love all kinds of food: Chinese, Italian, Mexican. I'll eat pretty much anything as long as it has flavor. But when it comes to Rachael Ray, she makes me lose my appetite. I used to love watching her, but that was like ten years ago. Now that I'm older I realize the importance of lowering my intake of salt - and sugar for that matter - which has caused me to look at her cooking from more of a health conscious perspective. She's been making the same junky mess ever since her show premiered in 2006! That's insane. You would think with diabetes and high blood pressure being so prevalent in US society, she would start cooking better. Based on how much the audience claps after she says something (that got old real fast, by the way), there's a lot of people who look to her as a guide for what they should eat/cook. She could help them improve their physical well-being by showing them how to make healthy meals. If she doesn't change her recipes then her show might as well be canceled, because her food looks disgusting and juvenile. I watched her make these nasty chicken burgers. She actually used both American and blue cheese. Why do you need two types of cheese on the same burger? She just sloppily put all of it together. I don't know why this comes on at 10am. I'm not that hungry when I get up on some mornings, so if I see gross looking food on television, I'll start feeling kind of sick. Once she stops cooking, the rest of the episode contains segments with people who are experts in different areas. They take the audience member's questions based on various problems they're having - for example, they'll ask how to budget their money, what to buy and what not to buy at big box stores, etc. Like most other talk programs, it's best to use as background noise. After I finished my breakfast, I got dressed, troubleshooted an issue I was having with downloading music to my phone, and did a few other things, all with this show on my TV. Her unhealthy recipes have started to wear out their welcome. I gave three stars because she's nice... At least I guess she is. I've never seen her talk over the guests or boss her husband around, as other reviewers stated. Then again, I don't watch this enough to observe how she interacts with people. Although, it is obvious she has the upper hand in her marriage. She's boisterous and her husband is soft spoken. He seems like a cool guy. As an introvert who's been excluded in social environments because I'm not loud or flamboyant, it amazes me how people like that can stand to be married to someone who has to be the center of attention everywhere they go. I hope this is the year her show ends. She needs to be replaced with a cook who makes fresh and presentable dishes.

Over the Top Personality

[shelbythuylinh · 4/10 · 1 December 2021]

Used to like her on the Food Network. But ever since she had her own show. She really has in the needing to be the center of attention. It started cute and really refreshing. But after fifteen to sixteen years it gets quite old there. Needs to be humbled. But she loves to cook and entertain there.

Zero if I could

[ljklipp · 1/10 · 7 June 2018]

This woman is sooo obnoxious and overbareing.. she treats most of her guests horribly and talks over them because she THINKS she is the expert on everything!! Today she was second quessing the CIA agent she had on today!!! The she was cooking pitas and started throwing the forks around with the food on them out of frustration !!! Maybe she needs her cup she is always cupping!!! Get her off the air!!!!!!'n

Not what I expected

[latrese-69577 · 1/10 · 13 September 2018]

The only good thing is outside the studio you're covered in case it rain. We waited outside forever. It's so small in the waiting room. Some people had to stand up. She didn't offer any hot tea or coffee. Instead they gave us stale chips. We signed a waiver for prizes. We didn't receive any. Since she is a chef I thought she would give out treats. Cookies, brownies, cookbook or something. Its very cold in the studio. It made us sick. We taped 3 segments so we sat in the studio for 2 hours. They didn't let us go to the bathroom afterwards. We had to use the fast food restroom down the street. We were so upset. Never again.

RAY

[nick337 · 1/10 · 28 November 2006]

Here is a rundown of a typical Rachael Ray Show: 1. The awful theme song begins to play, and Rachael descends wearing her Snapcrotch outfit in this bizarre cargo elevator. 2. She begins running around screaming and/or insulting the audience, then yells at them sit down. 3. An awkward monologue. (The next are in any order) 4. A segment tooting Rachael's own horn (i.e. "I Lost 500 Pounds with Rach's Recipes, "Rachael Ray Saved my Life," "Rachael's Fashion Tips.") 5. A totally useless D.I.Y. tip (i.e. how to engrave words into casserole dishes, how to use your washing machine as a salad spinner, how to build a tube of lipstick with a light on it.) 6. The unleashing of horrible recipe on the unsuspecting audience (reaction shots of first bites are never shown). 7. A celebrity guest with an awkward interview, followed by some obviously scripted questions from the audience. 8. A person who gets help from one of Rachael's cronies (i.e. the I say yes to everything woman, the I own nothing but overalls lady, and the I can't find time to put on makeup housewife). What would they do without you Rachael. *gasp* Reasons that this show should be avoided like the plague: 1. Fakeness: Rachael Ray claims that entire show is unscripted. Many people who have attended tapings of the show have claimed that the entire show is scripted. Many of these same people have also mentioned that there is even a very strict dress code for the show. 2. Her show jumps around too much: Where as Oprah, who is the highest rated talk show host of all time has a definite theme for her show, Rachael's jumps around like an ADHD soda child on crack. Her show averages perhaps 10, short, worthless segments a show. On second you will be getting fashion tips from Kojo, and the next Rachael will be making gross stuffed "Spanish" peppers with manchego cheese, and the next their will be a giant anaconda up on stage, and the next, well you get the picture. 3. Rachael is a poor host with bad ideas: Aside from her grating personality, Rachael's hosting ability is terrible, at best. Her questions for her celebrity guests are poor, and often times not even relevant to the interview, and her segments are unappealing and offer little educational, or humorous value. In conclusion, you need not waste your time with this schlock. It will be canceled soon anyways.

Terrible

[genecarey-27191 · 2/10 · 13 December 2019]

Idk how stay at home moms watch this garbage. Just watched a solid 10 minutes and anytime the guest would start talking about themselves or answer a question from Rachael, they would get rudely interrupted. You can visibly see the guest stars uncomfortableness.

Personally her voice and personality annoy me. Wont be watching this show. Nor do I recommend it to anyone. ANYONE.

So disappointed

[slwtalk247 · 2/10 · 5 October 2019]

I've just started watching the show because I haven't had access to the channel until recently. I have been so disappointed in the show. Mainly because Rachael has a terrible, rude, disrespectful habit of TALKING OVER HER GUEST, CUTTING HER GUEST OFF AND FINISHING THEIR SENTENCES. Perhaps this stands out to me because I too was guilty of this. It wasn't meant as rudeness but more of a nervous habit. I have worked hard to overcome this problem. I see lots of people have commented about this and sadly she doesn't see them or doesn't care. I do think her ego is possibly a lot more inflated because she tends to brag on herself and John too! I'm glad I can record the shows because I fast forward to the cooking segment for recipes and skip the rest. Please someone who has access to Racheal, call her attention to these annoying habits!!!

She's so manic!

[karingrear · 6/10 · 3 July 2020]

I like the dishes she does on her own. However, when a guest (even a CHEF) prepares their own dish, she interrupts during the talking points, takes over the explanation and the dish. Her impulsive behavior is the reason she messes up when doing crafts, burns the toast, and spills food. She's worst when John is present and is so bossy with him. Rachael shows that she to be the center of attention and an expert with each guest that she always introduces as "her friend". Please tone down the perky-ness; it's not cute from a 50year old.

annoying!!!!!

[hydebee · 2/10 · 28 September 2006]

it seems like if you are going to post here it going to be a 10 star rating ,nobody ever seems to dislike anything ,well i am honest, some don't like that but here we go, rachel ray show is just plain awful.!!!!!!, this show reminds me of the snl character linda whatever if she had a cooking -whatever show.i must say i liked rachel on the food network on $35-$40 a day but i am sorry she does not have enough life experience to make her interesting day in and day out,give me ham on the street, anthony bourdain , interesting folks,but most of all i find her annoying, she actually told a member of the studio audience to "shut up" yes in a kidding way but shut up is shut up, and who cares about her pet stories, sorry rachel you been cancelled!!!!

I like it.....

[hs407 · 9/10 · 19 September 2006]

Then again, I like Rachael Ray. She is fun, sweet, fresh, and such a joy to watch. I have to alter just about everything she makes as I am a vegetarian...but it's great to see her with a program that shows more of her personality. After all, she is a television personality. I think it's cool that she is so inviting with her fans and still appears to be down-to-earth. The studio audience appears to be rather small, but that just makes for a cozier environment. Some people have posted that the show sucks. I guess it depends on your own interpretation of it and of her. If you notice the early episodes of 30 Minute Meals you will see a completely different personality than in those of the past few years. I'm sure she will find her comfort zone with this show as well. Good luck Rachael!

SOOO CONDESCENDING!!!

[ichoosejesuslife · 8 January 2021]

Watched a portion of her show today for the first time in a VERY long time, now I remember why I stopped watching. She's so obnoxiously annoying!! Of course, the show is now being filmed from her home because of the pandemic and her husband is her "co-host" I'm guessing. Well, he was making a drink for them as she's waiting for her french chicken whatever dish to cook in the oven and he names the drink "Midnight in Paris" but Rachel puts him down by saying that the dish she's making is southern french and far from anywhere close to Paris... So he renames it "Midnight in southern France" or something like that.... The dish she's making is something Provincal and when John says, "Provincal" she corrects him!! Rudely corrects him, may I add. She even says something like, "Seriously?" and gives him an awful, disapproving grimace (such as a parent gives their child when they do something embarrassing in public) and continuously corrects him, degradingly!!! It was awful!! I felt bad for her husband, but he didn't seemed surprised or even annoyed by it. Apparently he's used to it, or he just puts up with it because he either loves her very much and is too scared to say anything or he really likes her money.... Why else would anybody take that kind of crap??? Especially on NATIONAL TV?? She clearly wears the pants in that house!! And speaking of clothing... Is it always freezing in your house, Rachael?? You were wearing some kind of jacket and John was wearing a flannel shirt like a jacket or sweater over another shirt. You kept pulling your jacket closed and tighter around you as though you were getting chilly. Turn on some heat already!!

She Treats Her Husband Terribly

[chitwn-71688 · 6/10 · 6 January 2023]

I would have given an 8 or 9 because I like Rachel's show in general but when she talks down to John it's really sad to watch. He tries to be helpful and be part of the show and she cuts him off, talks down to him and seems to go out of her way to embarrass him sometimes. He's a great guy and has become popular on her show and she seems to be jealous of that. I really like the shows they do together! I agree with others here that she talks over her guests and seems to think she knows everything. BTW, I enjoy her shows from home with John than I ever did with live guests and audience!!! They make a great couple but she needs to be kinder to her man!

Rachael needs a makeover & not to talk with food in her mouth

[court-98163 · 1/10 · 9 November 2022]

I used to love the Rachael Ray show but now I find it annoying to watch. Since the pandemic she went from cute to frumpy, lazy, with a constant hang over look. Why doesn't she get a makeover for herself as well as an audience member?

She ALWAYS talks over her guests so you can't enjoy the guest. She repeats the same tips every single show. She screams at her staff in the back and tells her audience what to do. I often find it strange that she doesn't share any food with the audience, just her husband, sister, mom, (staff I hope). And she ALWAYS talks with her mouth full and usually is leaning on the counter when she talks like she's hungover.

What happened to her? Time to cancel this show until Rachael starts to care again about her show. It can all disappear as fast as it started. Not to mention that the laugh track sucks because it makes Rachael start thinking she's funny and she is not!

Not enough cooking

[phyllisjsykes · 1/10 · 17 November 2022]

It has turned into a talk show instead of a cooking show. A lot of what she makes is literally nauseating. Today she made Mac and cheese with cauliflower..also her guest gale simmons made a pie for thanksgiving with vegetable peels as the filling. Stick to normal food recipes. Now she is interviewing 2 men...ridiculous.

I used to look forward to this but no more. She also has her husband on on Friday making special drinks. She puts him dow every time she asks him to help her with the cooking. I used to really like this show but it has gotten worse and worse as this season goes on.....please fox, find another show .

It's gone down hill

[matthewreasondell · 2/10 · 2 June 2023]

This use to be a much better show. Rachel Ray use to put a lot more effort in to. It's painful to watch at the doctors or dentist when you can turn it off or get away. I remember I use to watch this show with my mom and we both enjoyed it. The only thing that makes the show worse is when her husband joins and they partially communicate with each other but no one watching knows what they are saying. The show needs an overhaul, take it back to its roots and there you will find the answer. I think there is still potential just based on the it's core audience but they are quickly losing that as well.

A Real stinkbomb.

[afijamesy2k · 2/10 · 18 September 2006]

It's hard to believe that oprah winfrey produced this piece of junk, the show couldn't even hold a candle to cooking shows of the past, including emeril lagasse, rachael ray is the most annoying talk show and cooking show host in TV history, not since ainsley harriott has had a terrible cooking show host I've watched, at least ainsley harriott has some good moments and some style, this one has no style at all, she's terrible as host, the kitchen looks atrocious, the writing is horrible, the teleplay is over the top and the opening credits are so bad, it makes me sick. Now I Enjoy cooking shows that had a cool sense of style, but this has absolutely none of that

This is one of the worst TV of the year.

Whatever she supposedly has is lost on me

[caa821 · 1/10 · 5 June 2008]

Although the figures are higher in proportion to other areas of society, I don't object to the extremely high salaries for many of today's entertainers and athletes.

A-Rod, LeBron or Brady all have deals either well with 8 figures, or the low-9 area. Ray Romano and Jerry Seinfeld could actually become billionaires from their shows, huge residuals and fees they currently demand. Even their cast members, and all of the "Friends" group reached near or over 7 figures per episode. Letterman's earnings for one show could solve most people's financial problems, and a week or two's take care of many for life.

But all of these are based upon sound supply/demand principals, and the financial benefits they bring to their employers. And all perform their crafts ably.

But then comes along someone like Rachel Ray, who reaches a level of earnings far beyond any apparent level of talent or skill. I find her shrill, annoying, and with a forced "perkiness" that's as phony as the proverbial "3-dollar bill."

A friend of mine is responsible for special meetings, events and convention plans for her firm and its affiliates. One of the major talent sources has hundreds of clients available from the $5-10K level, to a handful who get $200K and up per appearance. (This area includes Trump, Seinfeld, Lance Armstrong, Robin Williams, and, no kidding, Larry the Cable Guy.)

There are a greater number in the $100,001 - 200,000 range; list included the likes of Bill Cosby, Steve Martin and even cable guy Larry's benefactor, Jeff Foxworthy.

This category includes Rachael Ray. I suppose I have to admit there may be sufficient demand for her "talent" and offerings to justify her talk show and there may be some out there who'll pay more than $100K, + first class air, hotel suite, all expenses and limos door-to-door, for just a couple of hours of her whiny prattle at their organization's event.

I just can't figure how-in-the-hell this could be possible.

I cannot stand Rachael Ray

[bibikatusic · 1/10 · 10 March 2020]

This woman wears the worst clothes, does grunting sounds, cooks horrible easy recipes ( meant for guys ) and worst of all INTERRUPTS her guests ALL THE TIME!!!

Hairdo sucks

[mrgrtmnfrd · 13 August 2018]

Rachael, love you, your show. But your hair is the pits looks dry, like you just woke up. Need a new hairdresser, this one doesnt know your hair type. Please

Horrible Show

[virgoohio · 1/10 · 4 January 2023]

Rachel needs a makeover! Please comb your hair! Get rid of those oversized glasses. Stop interrupting your guests. Take those bracelets off when preparing food. They clang around and get in the food! Hard to watch this show so had to stop. She is very annoying! She looks like she just got out of bed when cooking from home. Hair is greasy and not combed. This show really needs a makeover. Her laugh is horrible and obnoxious. How does John put up with her? He makes good drinks so let him do more of the show. Her recipes look good but take too long to make. Who wants to spend all that time in the kitchen! Plus all the ingredients cost a lot.

Love the show, love Rachael. Sorry, haters.

[eddi_stjames · 9/10 · 26 February 2007]

I've been a fan of Rachael's since the beginning of 30MM on the Food Network, so I have seen her grow over the years. The minute I saw her interact with Oprah, I predicted that this show would happen, because I saw how taken Oprah is with her, and with good reason: she comes across as very natural, and willing to laugh at herself, which is very engaging. The set is appealing, and there are some fresh ideas (I love the lazy Susan that the audience sits on). There's just enough of a celebrity segment, and she stays away from controversy and debate (there's enough of that on daytime TV). The show is a lighthearted escape, and she hasn't moved away from her strength (cooking), which is very good planning. I know there are people who hate her and hate her show; that's OK, you can't please everybody. And somehow, I think Rachael knows and accepts that. So just turn the channel; I don't think she'd mind.

Yay cheese

[syncopatedrhythm · 1/10 · 7 April 2020]

I want to throw something at my TV when she cooks. "Now you add some Parmesan". Cut to audience cheering, huh? " Throw in some bacon", yay! Why would the audience cheer for ingredients? Not to mention she is a shrill Harpy, negative infinity stars please.

I can't stand Rachel ray

[joeishere-11605 · 1/10 · 25 October 2022]

She thinks she knows everything , it's always me me me or when I go to Italy or me and my husband , i can't stand her . She interrupts. My friend was at her taping and said she was very rude!!! Her recipes suck. Look at her clothes and hair. , I can't stand her. I mean i really can't stand her.. she has to brag when she donates. Like good for u , u have the money u should. She swears she's the BEST chef , she's not even a chef. She is surely obnoxious and conceited. When she has on celebrities shr kisses their ass or she's mad phony. If her show goes off the air bye., I certainly wouldn't miss RACHEL.

Rachel Rae.. sloppy and disgusting

[vtxg-61549 · 1/10 · 2 March 2023]

I don't understand how this show continues to air! She's a sloppy cook and not very hygienic.. touches her glasses and other areas and then mixes meatballs with her bare hands.

She slaps food on the dish with no thought or care... ugh replace her with someone better.

If I could give her less than one star I definitely would.

We need a cooking show that allows us to gain better ways, not just slapping a recipe together and shoving it on a plate or a tray or the easiest thing. Rachel takes no pride in presenting her food. She looks tired!!! She wears the same jeans and clothes.. take this show off!

She can't even cook and this B has a damn cooking show!?

[shaunleondias-72037 · 1/10 · 12 October 2023]

I hate her when she calls extra virgin olive oil "EVOO" and I can't stand her. Her recipes are horrible. Her show is horrible. She is horrible.

I seriously can't fathom how she is a published author, a talk show host, and a damn host for several television cooking shows over the years.

So many talented people out there, and they give HER all of the above. That's just silly and just wrong.

I seriously think the two worst chefs out there are Rachael Ray and Jamie Oliver. Both of them need to be off air period. Stop giving them a platform to spread absolute trash.

God, I am so vexxed right now.