Paula Deen to Launch Web Cooking Interactive Digital Network After Racism Controversy Forced Her to Leave Food Network
After dealing with her career-threatening racism controversy, celebrity chef Paula Deen is coming back on her own interactive digital network.
Deen, who is known for her Southern comfort loaded with food recipes butter and sugar, admitted to using racial slurs in 2013. Her offensive comments surfaced during a court deposition in a lawsuit, which was claimed by a former employee against her and her brother Bubba Hiers for making harassment and discrimination claims. The suit was settled in last August.
As a result, the popular cooking show host's career was tarnished, being forced to leave the Food Network's long-running "Paula's Home Cooking" and "Paula's Best Dishes," as well as losing numerous product endorsements.
However, the 67-year-old renowned cook is now planning to launch "The Paula Deen Network," a paid subscription-based Internet network, in September. "Guess who's going digital, y'all!" she said. "I'm so excited about my new online Network and can't wait to show everyone what we've been working on."
"We're going to have so much fun being together and cooking up some wonderful new and classic dishes," she added. "Y'all can get my recipes, tips and cooking anytime you want - this is for you. I can't wait to crank up the oven and get cooking for the people I love: my family, my friends and my fans!"
The Savannah, Georgia-based chef believes that the upcoming network will allow her to reach her fans easily and take more control over her career. Also, she will offer more healthy and budget-friendly meals. "I am working around the clock creating new healthy and quick recipes, shows and content," she said.
Paula Deen's forthcoming digital network is expected to feature daily shows, including "20-Minute Meals," "Paula Cooking Light" and "One Dish, Three Ways."
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