With Rachael Ray Ending Her Show, Donnie Wahlberg Brings Host to Tears with Parting Words

Actor Donnie Wahlberg brought Rachael Ray to tears with his kind words on the final episode of her show. 

What does it cost to be nice to someone, to say a kind word? Well, as the saying goes, it doesn’t cost anything. However, those simple acts can greatly impact the person on the receiving end.

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Donnie Wahlberg, during an appearance on the last episode of The Rachael Ray Show on May 24, told the talented host how he felt about her. The Blue Bloods star did not hold back, showering her with such heartfelt compliments that Rachael brushes away tears from her eyes, according to Country Living. 

“I know you’re, you’re not going to take too many compliments,” Donnie said in the YouTube clip. “And you’re such a, you’re really kind Rachael. And in this business, in this business not everybody is genuine and you’ve been really, really wonderful.”

The chef, author and television show host, next to her husband, reaches over and lovingly grabs his arm. She then gets emotional. She puts her finger under her glasses to wipe away tears. 

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Donnie added that because of Rachael’s kindness and genuine nature, he always looked forward to every one of his appearances on her show.

Donnie Said He Always Looked Forward To Appearing On Rachael's Show

“You know, we come back,” he said. “We want to always come back. It’s like a highlight of my year, every year. And they’re like, ‘Ok, can you do Rachael?’ And I’m like, ‘Yes!’”

Donnie, who is married to actress and The Masked Singer judge Jenny McCarthy, also passed along his wife’s feelings and sentiments. 

“You know, because I just, it’s such a joy to be around you,” Donnie said. “I mean you’re really wonderful, and Jenny meant that from the heart.”

Before the short, 50-second clip ends, Donnie points to Rachael and her husband as an example of a loving, caring marriage. 

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“You guys together are like our goals,” he said. “Like Jenny and I, we, we want to be hugging each other like that in a few more years.”

A press release from Paramount mentioned that Rachel’s daytime talk show ends after 17 seasons. Following the conclusion of her popular program, Rachael will be using her time in other, more behind-the-scenes ways. 

“I am truly excited to be able to introduce and develop new and upcoming epicurean talent on all platforms,” Rachael said. “That is why I am looking forward to putting all my energies into my recently announced production arm, Free Food Studios.”

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“And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.” – Ephesians 4:32

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