Longtime Food Network star and actor Valerie Bertinelli has some thoughts about the Food Network’s direction. “I fell in love with Food Network two decades ago because of all the amazing ITK (in the kitchen) shows. 30 minute meals, Ina (Garten), Giada (De Laurentiis)…the list goes on,” she wrote on Threads. “I learned so much. It’s sad it’s not about cooking and learning any longer. Oh well, that’s just business, folks.” Bertinelli’s comments are to no surprise, as the star was let go from her two Food Network shows in the past year. In April 2023, Bertinelli announced show “Valerie’s Home Cooking” had been canceled after 14 seasons. Then, in January 2024, Bertinelli revealed on her social media accounts that she had been let go from her other show, “Kids Baking Championship.” Link in bio for more details. #TODAYShow #FoodNetwork #ValerieBertinelli 📸: Nathan Congleton/TODAY