Rachael Ray caused concern among her fans about her health after she posted a video in which she appeared to be slurring her speech.

The 56-year-old chef and television personality shocked her fans when she released a preview of her new show, “Rachael Ray in Tuscany,” in which she cooks osso buco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.

However, when Ray emotionally described how Bennett hit his head on her marble counter and feared she had “killed” him, her fans asked how she was feeling.

One fan wrote: “Is she letting go or am I slurring?”, while a second typed: “I love you but are you okay? I’m seriously worried.”

Others wrote: “Rachel is in trouble?! I hope someone is as worried as I am?”, “Wait a minute! What’s wrong with Rachael Ray?” and “She’s aging like the rest of us. Maybe she has a health issue, maybe she’s on medication. Either way, there’s no need to be mean.”

Rachael Ray sparked concern about her health among her fans after posting a video that appeared to show her slurring her speech

The 56-year-old chef and television personality shocked her fans when she released a preview of her new show, “Rachael Ray in Tuscany,” in which she cooked osso buco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.

“What the hell is wrong with her? Messy hair, slurring her words… wow, just wow…”

Other viewers supported the star, writing: “So many negative comments on here. Leave Rachel alone. People go through different things in their lives that we don’t know about. Let’s just be nice.”

“I adore Rachael. I would give anything to cook with her, drink wine with her and laugh with her! She is the most generous and talented person with so much heart and she deserves nothing but love and respect from her fans. She has mine!”

“People leave her alone, menopause affects everyone differently. Instead of putting her down, enjoy the delicious food and the funny stories.”

DailyMail.com has contacted Rachael Ray’s representatives for comment.

Last year, Ray announced the end of her daytime talk show after 17 seasons.

“In my 20-plus years in television, I have worked with Rachael for 17 wonderful seasons on daytime television,” Ray’s statement began.

“However, I have decided that it is time for me to start the next exciting chapter of my broadcasting career.”

However, when Ray emotionally recounted Bennett hitting his head on her marble counter and fearing she had “killed” him, her fans wondered about her own health.

Fans expressed their concerns on social media

When it premiered in 2006, The Rachael Ray Show became the most-watched syndicated show of the year and garnered 37 Daytime Emmy nominations over the next 17 seasons, winning three times in the Outstanding Talk Show category.

The core of Rachael’s format highlights her entertaining and relaxed interview style as well as her relatable cooking skills.

Celebrity guests play an important role, as the “30-Minute Meals” star has interviewed A-list celebs such as Gwyneth Paltrow, the Kardashians and even former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The Rachael Ray Show was one of the first daytime programs to resume filming during the Covid pandemic, returning for its 16th season in October 2021.

2020 was a difficult year for Ray and her husband John Cusimano, 56, as tThe couple lost their home in upstate New York in a fire in August 2020.

Other fans defended the star in the comments section

Last year, Ray announced the end of her daytime talk show after 17 seasons.

They also suffered from their Manhattan In September of the same year, the apartment was flooded, and her pit bull Isaboo died in June of the same summer.

In 2008, Ray’s spokesman dismissed rumors that she was worried about throat cancer, saying, “Rachael is the bloom of life. She will undergo a minor operation to remove a benign cyst on her vocal cord.”

“It is a standard entry and exit process that she will have completed in early December and will have no negative impact on her daytime shows or tapings on the Food Network.”