Twitter Blasts ‘Horrible Person’ Paula Deen For Tasteless Joke About Deceased Chef Carl Ruiz: ‘Shame On You’

By Brent Furdyk. 25 Sep 2019 5:26 PM

After watching her empire crumble in 2013 due to her racist statements, celebrity chef Paula Deen has made another controversial remark that’s resulting in serious social media backlash.

The former Food Network star, 72, appeared on Montana morning radio show “The Big J Show”, where she was asked about Food Network chef Carl Ruiz, who recently passed away at age 44.

“No, I’m not [familiar with Ruiz],” Deen said, “but I’m so sorry to hear that.”

Somehow, Deen felt that was the perfect setup for a joke. “You know, they say the restaurant business will kill ya,” she quipped while laughing. “No pun intended.”

You can listen to Deen’s comment at the 7:10 mark below:

Twitter users were not impressed with Deen’s callous joke and blasted the scandal-prone celebrity chef with tweets such as these:

Is it just me or does #PaulaDeen prove YET AGAIN what a HORRIBLE PERSON SHE REALLY IS. Making fun of a deceased person is so LOW. Glad @FoodNetwork took out the TRASH years ago. Her family must be embarrassed. The late #CarlRuiz deserves better and so do his family and fans.

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— Paul (@hotflesh) September 25, 2019

I was going to buy your book…….Right up until you made that classless comment re #CarlRuiz Smh…… Does your cookbook include a recipe that cures Diarrhea Of The Mouth?

— jenn s (@sotexmum) September 25, 2019

@GuyFieri is there a specific reason @Paula_Deen would make this joke about #CarlRuiz on the radio “You know, they say the restaurant business will kill ya,” she said before cackling and adding, “No pun intended.” Glad she is not at @FoodNetwork

— jw (@burgundylue) September 24, 2019

How sad to see Paula Deen once again speak without thinking about Chef Carl Ruiz’s untimely death.
Apparently, she didn’t learn her lesson after losing her empire after racial slurs several years ago.
Is it insensitivity or just plain ignorance? I’m thinking the latter.

— Susan Brocker (@smbrocker) September 24, 2019

When will you learn to shut your mouth? Or else show some decency. Chef Carl Ruiz was truly loved by many and your tasteless (pun intended) comment shows a lack of class and heart.

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— Lyn (@amblynaz) September 25, 2019

SHAME ON YOU for JOKE on chef #carlruiz's death. Your recipes are so BAD and Racist! I am very glad that you don't be on Food Network. Good Riddance!

— Just Ricky (@GADeafRicky) September 25, 2019

@Paula_Deen once again, the old racist southern lady steps into her own shit. are you going to make another fake apology to the family and friends of of chef ruiz? you should probably stay off tv, radio and social media.

— Linda Salecker (@spikechicago) September 25, 2019