EXCLUSIVERachael Ray's friends say they're 'deeply concerned' after she posted slurred video... and reveal 'very telling' detail that betrays the bigger issue

Rachael Ray left fans deeply concerned when she shared a video on Sunday in which she appeared to be slurring her words. 

The cooking show host, 56, posted a clip to her Instagram for Mother's Day, paying tribute her mom and recalling how she had been 'very, very poor' before finding fame.

At times, however, her words sounded garbled as she leaned heavily on the stove in front of her.

Last October, Ray shared that she had suffered 'a couple of bad falls' while carrying wood for a fire.

But that, it seems, was only part of the story.

Now, an insider has exclusively revealed to the Daily Mail what's really going on behind the scenes.

Rachael Ray left fans deeply concerned when she shared a video on Sunday in which she appeared to be slurring her words 

'Those close to Rachael are so concerned,' an insider disclosed. 'She has shut people out of her life and lives a very secluded lifestyle'

Her popular new program 'Meals in Minutes' will release its third season on A&E on May 26

'Those close to Rachael are so concerned,' the insider disclosed. '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.

'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.'

Ray recently revealed that she will be returning to TV after a brief hiatus.

Her popular new program 'Meals in Minutes' will release its third season on A&E on May 26. The first season aired in April 2024 - and was swiftly followed by a second season in February 2025.

Ray made her name with her hugely popular syndicated daily talk and lifestlye show 'Rachel Ray', which ran from 2006 until 2023.

A separate source told the Daily Mail that 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,' the insider said.

Ray has been married to entertainment lawyer John Cusimano since 2005.