Rachael Ray's Talk Show Renewed to 2012

According to Broadcasting & Cable, Rachael Ray's syndicated talk show will be on the air until 2012. The show will be on through 2012 in 60 percent of the country, which will create a total of six seasons. The article points out that Rachael will be on the air in "key markets such as WABC New York and WPVI Philadelphia."

Here's what ABC had to say about the deal:

“Rachael Ray has been a strong performer with viewers and advertisers since it debuted on our stations a few years ago,” adds Walter Liss, president of the ABC O&O group. “We're now pleased to extend our commitment to this popular series through 2012.”

As for the ratings, "the show improved 29% from last May on WABC in its 10 a.m. slot between Disney-ABC's Live With Regis and Kelly and ABC's The View...." The show is still trying to secure slots in other stations across the nation.