Bertinelli had co-hosted Food Network Shown side by side Duff Goldman Since the first season
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Valerie Bertinelli attends the 64th Annual Grammy Awards in April 2022
Valerie Bertinelli will not return Baking tournament for kids.
In a video posted to her Instagram Story on Saturday, the longtime Food Network host and actress, 63, revealed that she learned on Friday that she “will not be asked to return for the show.” Baking tournament for kids” In the future.
“You really hurt my feelings,” said Bertinelli, 63, who appeared visibly upset several times in the clip. “It’s really disgusting.”
Bertinelli — who has been hosting the Food Network show alongside Duff Goldman since it debuted in 2015 — cited budget cuts as the reason for her departure.
Food Network representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Bertinelli went on to say that she filmed episodes for Season 12 of the series, which is currently airing, in the summer of 2022. She described that time in her life — the year of her divorce from Tom Vitale — as “the peak year of my life.” “Hell.”
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the Hot in Cleveland The star said she was pretending everything was fine while breaking down in private. “Without sounding like a drama queen, the show saved my life,” Bertinelli said.
She explained that working and spreading goodness while being a producer helped her overcome difficult times in her personal life. “It was like a flotation device,” she added of the show.
“So it really hurts that I won’t be able to come back and see everyone and say, ‘I survived,'” she continued.
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Bertinelli also said she’s sad about not being able to tell everyone who works on the show how much they mean to her, from Goldman to the crew to the child bakers.
She took a moment to address the future contestants Baking tournament for kids.
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“You’re there for a reason. You’re some of the best bakers in America right now,” she told them. “And if you don’t make it to the next round, please always remember this: It’s not because you’re not a good baker, it’s because you had a bad day. So, always believe in yourself. Please do it for you. Me. And keep baking. I’ll miss you guys.” comrades.
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