I don't know if you know,
but it's a love fest going on right now, Rachael.
Can you remember the first time you even came on our show?
I think it was like, a Thanksgiving meal,
and I was judging, and I was just too excited to be invited,
because you are the piece de resistance to all home cooks,
and I'm a home cook.
So just starting out- Me too.
Me too. At a network
and being invited by you was major.
You did so much, and in doing so much,
you brought so many people along like myself,
and you supported us.
There are so many things I can count.
I mean, obviously, your support of me is big.
I love the moments when we were like,
eating food off the floor
from the five second rule [chuckling],
or I messed up your kitchen 'cause I put
a food in your blender. [Rachael laughing]
But there are bigger things than just you and I together.
You've really supported an entire industry,
and so many of your friends wanted to say thank you.
So let's take a listen to some of your buddies.
[upbeat music]
[audience cheering]
Rachael, my dear, where can I start?
Congratulations to you and your team
on 17 incredible seasons.
Now, although we're all gonna miss
watching your show every single day
and all those wonderful cooking tips and tricks
that you jam into them,
I'm just so excited to see your next journey.
I wanna say thank you so much for letting me be a part
of this incredible empire that you've built,
and inviting me to cook with you for over a decade now.
[Curtis blowing]
[audience cheering and applauding]
Oh.
It's been an absolute honor and privilege,
I love ya, and I can't wait to see you soon.
Here's to you.
Andrew Zimmerman is our judge.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Rachael, you have meant the world to all of us.
You're an inspirational leader on so many fronts.
Not only have you taught America
so much about how to discuss issues,
how to make a great bowl of pasta,
how to not take yourself or your food too seriously.
Oh.
Ooh.
Oh no.
You've been a cultural icon for two decades.
Thank you, A.Z.
I know your viewers are gonna be sad to see the show end,
but as a viewer, we all can't wait to see what you do next.
[audience cheering and applauding]
I love you, and John, and the dogs,
and I'm gonna try not to cry, but this isn't goodbye,
this is just so long
to one show- I love him.
And hello to a whole world of Rachael Ray
coming to us in so many different ways.
You're authentic, you're the real deal,
and you're a kind and generous friend,
and I love you for that.
Mike Simon.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Hey, Rach, Michael here.
What can I say?
We've known each other 25 or more years.
It has been magical.
The run that you had on "The Rachael Ray Show" is unmatched.
[alarm blaring]
I just set off my smoke alarm.
Look at that.
[Rachael laughing] That is good stuff.
I've been lucky enough to do the show
since season one with you,
from overflowing fried Brussels sprouts
to everything in between, it has been incredible.
I cannot wait to see what you are doing next.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Come on.
Boom.
All the love from the Symons to you.
I will see you soon. [kissing]
Everyone loves pesto, right, come on?
Of course.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Rachael Ray, I can't believe it's been 17 years.
It seems like it was yesterday,
and it seems we actually in these times need 17 more years.
But I just wanna say from the bottom of my heart,
you've been so gracious and kind to have me on your studio
and in my home so many times.
You're always so kind to me and so kind to my family,
and you know, everyone else out there that watches
knows that that's how you are,
and you're like that with everyone.
So I just wanna say congratulations on 17 years.
This is not the end for you.
In some ways, it's a new beginning.
This is Marc Murphy, M&M, give it up.
[audience cheering and applauding]
How are you?
Rachael, thanks so much for all the great years
letting me come on your show and season with authority.
Season with authority, Marc, season.
[audience cheering and applauding]
Love you, Rachael.
Gonna miss you.
[audience cheering and applauding]
What's up, Ray-Ray?
I'm just out here in the backyard cooking up some burgers,
and I couldn't think of a better way
to congratulate the burger queen herself,
the heiress to the Burger Bash,
on one of the most epic runs in TV history.
Caramelized onion and bacon jammy jam.
Oh!
But most importantly,
I wanna thank you for your friendship over the years.
I wish you nothing but continued success and happiness,
and lots of burgers as you walk off into the sunset.
We love you, Ray- Ray.
Bam!
Oh!
[audience cheering and applauding]
Hey, Rachael, it's Emeril.
I just wanted to just say to you, congratulations.
17 seasons- Oh, I love him.
Of "The Rachael Ray Show."
That's absolutely incredible,
but so are you, and so is John,
and all I wanna say to the two of you is cheers.
Love you.
God bless.
Here's to you.
[gentle chiming]
[soft music]
[gentle chiming]