“Rachael Ray Show” ends after 17 seasons

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray said goodbye to her long-running daytime talk show on Wednesday.

The final episode of “The Rachael Ray Show” aired Wednesday after 17 seasons. The show, distributed and produced by CBS Media Ventures, debuted in 2006.

“We’ll see you when we see you, everybody,” Ray said, closing the show.

The final days of episodes featured farewells from former guests, including former first lady Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and 50 Cent. He also received tributes from celebrity chefs Buddy Valastro, Jeff Morrow, Sunny Anderson, Emeral and Curtis Stone. Oprah also filmed a farewell message.

“I have to tell you, I couldn’t be more proud of you for portraying you in such an authentic way and for bringing us so much laughter and joy all these years,” Oprah added. That she can’t wait to see what Ray is up to. Will cook next.

Even though her show is over, Ray isn’t retiring. He recently launched the production company Free Food Studios.

“My interests have shifted from a talk show format production and syndication model to a platform without the traditional rules of distribution,” Schiff said in a press release. “I’m really excited to be able to introduce and develop new and upcoming epicurean talent across all platforms.”

The chef previously hosted “30-Minute Meals,” “Rachel Ray’s Tasty Travels” and “$40 a Day.”

Ray’s show is among several daytime talk shows to wind up in recent years, including “The Ellen DeGeneres Show“”The Wendy Williams Show” and “Morrie. longtime CBS daytime talk show.”Dr. Phil“Also set to wrap.