Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance to Help Rachael Ray Celebrate Her 2,000th Episode

By Inside Edition Staff

Updated: 7:51 AM PDT, October 26, 2017

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse also joined in on the fun.

Rachael Ray will celebrate her 2,000th episode Thursday with a surprising welcome from the “Queen of all Media” – Oprah Winfrey.

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In the show, which was taped Wednesday, Winfrey introduced Ray to kick off the milestone episode.

“Having Oprah introduce me was mind blowing, like mind-blowing," Ray told Inside Edition backstage. "What is she doing introducing me? Like, that's so crazy."

During her introduction, Winfrey recalled Ray's appearance on her own show in 2005 and said that, even back then, she knew Ray was "the real deal."

Winfrey also brought out one of Ray’s celebrity foodie friends – Chef Emeril Lagasse.

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“The show is special to me. I think it's one of the greatest daytime shows that's out there, and I’m happy be a part of it, congratulations, Rachael,” Lagasse told Inside Edition.

Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance to Help Rachael Ray Celebrate Her 2,000th Episode

Oprah Makes Surprise TV Appearance To Celebrate Rachael Ray’s 2,000th Episode

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Oprah Makes Surprise Appearance to Help Rachael Ray Celebrate Her 2,000th Episode

Oprah Makes Surprise TV Appearance To Celebrate Rachael Ray’s 2,000th Episode

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Cafe in Japan Won’t Let Customers Leave Until They’ve Finished Their Work

India Heat Leaves Birds Exhausted and Dehydrated, Causing Them to Fall From Sky

Kharkiv, Ukraine, Amusement Park Hit by Russian Missiles Bursts Into Flames

Colorado Woman Falls Into Manhole While Walking Her Dog

Woman Run Over 3 Times in Road Rage Attack Moved to Tears by Strangers’ Kindness

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100-Year-Old Who Spent 84 Years at Same Company Earns Guinness World Record

Teen Jumps From Speeding Stolen Car During Police Chase in Ohio: Cops

Baby Giraffe at California Zoo Wears Leg Brace to Correct Disorder

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15 Injured After Atlanta Pedal Pub Crashes and Tips Over

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