Rachel Ray emerges amid health concerns to host burger contest with Brooklyn Beckham

Rachael Ray praised Brooklyn Peltz Beckham as they joined forces at the Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0 amid concerns about her health.

The Food Network icon, 57, was jubilant as she took the stage with Beckham, 26,  declaring him ‘amazing’ before they shared a sweet embrace, as seen in video obtained by TMZ.

‘I have never had a partner in content for any of these burger bashes. This dude is serious man! It was so much fun and you were amazing, thank you!’ Rachael  gushed. 

‘Thank you so much, so are you,’ Brooklyn replied before they hugged on stage.

Held during New York City Wine & Food Festival, the Burger Bash sees a slew of chefs and restaurants from all five boroughs put their burger-making skills to the test and compete for Burger Bash crown. 

This year long-time host Ray had the help of a co-host, Beckham, whose hot sauce Cloud23 was being sampled. 

Rachael Ray praised Brooklyn Beckham as they joined forces at the Blue Moon Burger Bash 2.0 amid concerns about her health 

The event, held during NYC Wine & Food Festival, was hosted by the Food Network legend and Brooklyn on Friday

The fun-filled appearance comes amid concerns about Ray’s health.

On Mother’s Day, Ray shared an Instagram clip which left fans concerned. In the video, her words sounded garbled as she leaned heavily on the stove in front of her. 

Last October, Ray had shared that she’d suffered ‘a couple of bad falls’ while carrying wood for a fire. But that, it seemed, was only part of the story.

As an insider exclusively told to the Daily Mail in May, Ray’s family have been left worried for her wellbeing.

‘Those close to Rachael are so concerned,’ the insider said. ‘She has shut people out and lives a very secluded life.

‘She seems lost and when anyone reaches out to her she doesn’t respond,’ they added. ‘Rachael was always so meticulous about her appearance, and it is very telling and concerning that she now just doesn’t care. It is indicative of a bigger issue.’

It has not helped that she has suffered a string of career setbacks.

Rachael gushed her co-host was ‘amazing’ 

The event comes amid concerns about Ray’s health

Held during New York City Wine & Food Festival, the Burger Bash sees a slew of chefs and restaurants from all five boroughs put their burger-making skills to the test and compete for Burger Bash crown

Her hit eponymous syndicated cooking show – The Rachael Ray Show – which premiered in 2006 and ran unhindered for 17 seasons dramatically concluded in 2023. She subsequently launched a new program ‘Meals in Minutes’ in April 2024; the third season for which was released in May.

However, the cancellation of the show that made her name no doubt came as a blow.

As an insider previously told the Daily Mail, Ray ‘has not had the easiest time’ since the show ended. It was her ‘pride and joy, and it was her life for so many years,’ that insider said.

In June the cook was holding a meet-and-greet and bottle signing for her distilled ‘Staple Gin’ in New York.

But despite initially drawing hype on social media, the event – at the Broadway Spirits store in Manhattan – got off to a rocky start when there were just 20 fans in line as the signing was due to begin, an insider exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail.

In September 2024 Ray sparked concern among fans after posting a video which appeared to show her slurring her speech.

Ray seen with her husband of 20 years, John M. Cusimano

In February Ray posted a clip of herself cooking fajitas, but some of her comments throughout the video left her fans extremely worried about her health

Ray shocked fans when she posted a preview from show, Rachael Ray in Tuscany – which showed her cooking Ossobuco while paying tribute to the late Tony Bennett.

However, as an emotional Ray recounted Bennett hitting his head on her marble counter and fearing she had ‘killed him’ – fans were left enquiring about her own health.

One fan wrote: ‘Is she slurring or am I slurring’ while a second typed: ‘I love you but are you ok? I’m seriously concerned.’

Others penned: ‘Rachel is in a bit of trouble?! I hope someone is just as concerned as I am?’, ‘Wait! What’s going on with Rachael Ray?’ and ‘She’s aging like the rest of us. Maybe she has a medical condition, maybe she is on medication. Regardless, no need to be mean.’

The Daily Mail has previously reached out to Ray’s representative for comment.