• The Hollywood Reporter , Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:30 AM

Rachael Ray has a new two-year deal with the Food Network that will have her fronting a new prime-time series called "Rachael's Vacation," while continuing to host "30 Minute Meals." The new show will premiere Jan. 12 and chronicles Ray's trips to cities where she explores local foods and lifestyles.

"Rachael is the quintessential example of the homegrown stars we create at Food Network," says Food Network president Brooke Johnson. "She has been with us since 2001, and we have built a strong partnership that will continue for years to come and bring more new and exciting projects."

Ray also a landed a two-year renewal deal for her daytime syndicated talk show earlier this year. At Food Network, she seems poised to become the cable net's biggest star, following the recent canning of "Emeril Live."

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